100 Great Coins of the World

Coins have existed for more than two and a half thousand years. They tell us about great people and the most important facts of history, about our distant ancestors, ancient cities, and states. Often, coins help uncover unknown pages of history. A genuine interest in coins arose during the Renaissance, and by the 19th century, numismatics had developed into an independent science. From this book, the reader will learn about the most famous coins from various eras, many of which are renowned due to great events or outstanding individuals who left a bright mark in the history of humanity.