Money of the World: Coins That Made History

Money of the World: Coins That Made History illustrates how many coins were shaped by the development of Western Civilization-and how they sometimes helped shape it in turn. The Millennia Collection, illustrated throughout the book, tells the history of Western Civilization through significant coins of the realm. Each coin had to meet certain criteria before it could be added to the collection. Authors are Ira Goldberg and Larry Goldberg. Hardback with dust cover, 320 pages, color; Retail $49.95.