A Numismatic History of The Birmingham Mint - James O Sweeny 1981 Hardcover DJ

by James O. Sweeny

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DEFINITIVE NUMISMATIC REFERENCE! 1st Edition with Dust Jacket A Numismatic History of The Birmingham Mint • James O. Sweeny • 1981 Title: A Numismatic History of The Birmingham Mint Author: James O. Sweeny Publisher: The Birmingham Mint Year: 1981 Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket ISBN: 0950759406 Summary An essential reference volume for serious coin collectors, numismatists, and industrial historians. A Numismatic History of The Birmingham Mint by James O. Sweeny stands as the definitive chronicle of the oldest non-government minting facility in continuous operation—widely celebrated among collectors as Ralph Heaton & Sons (the Heaton Mint). This masterpiece comprehensively traces the company’s history from its late 18th-century roots through its crucial 1850 acquisition of Matthew Boulton's legendary Soho Mint equipment. For the collector, it provides invaluable insights into how copper and bronze coins were produced, alongside details regarding the mint's massive importance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when it manufactured currency for well over 100 world governments. Highly detailed and illustrated with fine contemporary drawings, prints, and photographic plates, this rare 1981 first edition is a necessary addition to any collector's library. Condition Report: Very Good Exterior: The original pictorial dust jacket is clean and well-preserved with only light shelf wear to edges. The underlying brown cloth boards feature sharp, unbumped corners and beauti

• Publisher: The Birmingham Mint
• Year: 1981
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0950759406
• Condition: Very Good

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