All mint-issue coins of the world from 1601-1700, including tokens, patterns, special presentation coins, are offered in this updated edition. The book features 100 years of world monetary history portrayed in coins from every nation existing during the 17th century. It contains hundreds of updates for minor coinage of German States, Italian States, Poland, Hungary and Lithuania. This fully illustrated edition has been completely analysed with expanded descriptions and updated pricing....

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