About the book
Numismatic Archaeology of North America is the first book to provide an archaeological overview of the coins and tokens found in a wide range of North American archaeological sites. It begins with a comprehensive and well-illustrated review of the various coins and tokens that circulated in North America with descriptions of the uses for, and human behavior associated with, each type. The book contains practical sections on standardized nomenclature, photographing, cleaning, and curating coins, and discusses the impacts of looting and of working with collectors. This is an important tool for archaeologists working with coins. For numismatists and collectors, it explains the importance of archaeological context for complete analysis.
Editions of Numismatic Archaeology of North America
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781611329209
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Numismatic Archaeology of North America is the first book to provide an archaeological overview of the coins and tokens found in a wide range of North American archaeological sites. It begins with a comprehensive and well-illustrated review of the various coins and tokens that circulated in North America with descriptions of the uses for, and human behavior associated with, each type. The book contains practical sections on standardized nomenclature, photographing, cleaning, and curating coins, and discusses the impacts of looting and of working with collectors. This is an important tool for archaeologists working with coins. For numismatists and collectors, it explains the importance of archaeological context for complete analysis.
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What is Numismatic Archaeology of North America about?
Numismatic Archaeology of North America is the first book to provide an archaeological overview of the coins and tokens found in a wide range of North American archaeological sites. It begins with a comprehensive and well-illustrated review of the various coins and tokens that circulated in North America with descriptions of the uses for, and human behavior associated with, each type. The book contains practical sections on standardized nomenclature, photographing, cleaning, and curating coins, and discusses the impacts of looting and of working with collectors. This is an important tool for archaeologists working with coins. For numismatists and collectors, it explains the importance of archaeological context for complete analysis.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Numismatic Archaeology of North America?
History and Archaeology > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region
Where can I read a sample of Numismatic Archaeology of North America?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781611329209
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Numismatic Archaeology of North America?
Marjorie H. Akin,James C. Bard,Kevin Akin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Numismatic Archaeology of North America is available as paperback(ISBN 9781611329209)