9780260875938 - mints, assay offices, and coinage: letter from the secretary of the treasury to the speaker of the house of representatives, communicating a report of ... comptroller of the currency (classic reprint) di knox, john jay (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles historic correspondence highlighting the revision of the laws relating to coinage and mints in the United States. The author presents a series of communications between the Secretary of the Treasury and notable figures such as Robert Patterson and Franklin Peale, providing unique insights into the 19th-century debate on the nation's monetary system. Through a critical analysis of these documents, the book sheds light on fundamental questions surrounding coinage standards, alloy compositions, and the prevention of counterfeiting. The author skillfully contextualizes these discussions within the broader history of American currency, offering a comprehensive examination of the thought and practices that shaped the U.S. coinage system. This book serves as an invaluable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the evolution of money and finance in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…