A Chronicle of American Numismatic History by Richard Doty, forward by Q. David Bower.
When you learn about the money of the United States, you learn the story of how our nation came to be… and catch a glimpse of where it’s headed. This is a book for everyone who loves the drama, romance, and exciting twists and turns of American history – from the pre-European days of beaver-pelt money to today’s world of gold bullion and Presidential dollars. The 224-page book includes many photos from the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection.