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A peek at the birth of making money in 19th century numismatics through reprinted Harper's News Magazine Articles and other important historical documents.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Dr. George G. Wilkins advertised his trade by counter-stamping coins in circulation, particularly one-cent coins. The author provides us with a history of counterstamped coins and an interesting profile of Dr. Wilkins.

This book is a history of the events leading up to the elimination of silver from US coinage. Information about coinage is also present.

A historical work inspired by the water based cures for ailments extensively promoted by Dr. Shattuck as counterstamps on coins during the mid to late 1800s.