This manual provides an in-depth exploration of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes," published by Whitman Publishing in April 2006. Authored by Q. David Bowers and David M. Sundman, this guide is beautifully illustrated and serves as an educational and collector's resource. It delves into significant American currency, highlighting notable examples such as the Lazy Deuce, Tombstone Note, and Buffalo Bill. The content also features prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Santa Claus, and Emperor Norton, alongside diverse imagery including battleships, locomotives, Army officers, polar bears, and Native Americans.
The purpose of this manual is to offer comprehensive information for enthusiasts and collectors of American currency. It covers the historical context, design elements, and significance of the featured notes and figures. This guide is intended to enhance understanding and appreciation of these unique pieces of American history, making it an invaluable tool for anyone interested in numismatics and the visual narrative of the nation's past.
In this beautifully illustrated book, two of America's best-known numismatists take the reader on a personal guided tour of our nation's greatest currency notes. They're all inside: the Lazy Deuce, the Tombstone Note, the Buffalo Bill, and more. You'll see some familiar faces, such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and even Santa Claus... and meet some unique and colorful characters like the mad Emperor Norton. Battleships and locomotives, Army officers and Indians, politicians and polar bears-all these and more await you among the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes.
Author: Bowers, Q. David
Author: Sundman, David M.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: 100 Greatest American Currency Notes
Pages: 00134 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2006-04-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780794820060
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : Coins, Currency & Medals
In this beautifully illustrated book, two of America's best-known numismatists take the reader on a personal guided tour of our nation's greatest currency notes. They're all inside: the Lazy Deuce, the Tombstone Note, the Buffalo Bill, and more. You'll see some familiar faces, such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and even Santa Claus... and meet some unique and colorful characters like the mad Emperor Norton. Battleships and locomotives, Army officers and Indians, politicians and polar bears-all these and more await you among the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes.
Author: Bowers, Q. David
Author: Sundman, David M.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: 100 Greatest American Currency Notes
Pages: 00134 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2006-04-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780794820060
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : Coins, Currency & Medals
