Coins of Russia from Vladimir to Vladimir. Large Illustrated Encyclopedia
Author: Игорь Ларин-Подольский
Printhouse: Eksmo
Series: Gift editions. Collecting
Age restrictions: 12+
Year of publication: 2023
ISBN: 9785041720810
Number of pages: 268
Size: 290x250x22 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 1533 g
ID: 1548008
Collecting coins opens new horizons for those who are interested not only in numismatics but also in the history of Russia, and who strive to learn more about the areas of economics, history, and culture of our country.
This illustrated gift encyclopedia will reveal to you an entire era of the development of Russian coin minting from its very inception to the present day, gathering the most important and interesting facts from the history of Russia, told through the language of numismatics. You will find complete information on all monetary reforms, images of rare and particularly valuable collectible coins, methods and principles for assessing your own collection.
Each section of the encyclopedia is dedicated to a specific period of the development of the Russian state, key events, and prominent personalities that influenced the course of history of the state as a whole and the development of the monetary system in particular.
You will discover:
- what the very first coins of Kievan Rus looked like;
- which coins were introduced into circulation under different rulers;
- what determined the appearance of banknotes in the 18th century;
- which coins over 10 centuries are of the greatest value.
The book will be of interest to both professionals and beginners who are just starting to get acquainted with numismatics.
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of coins of the Russian state!