The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876

J. F. Loubat's "The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876" offers an ambitious examination of American numismatics, capturing the intricate relationship between coinage, historical events, and cultural identity over a century of transformation. Loubat employs a meticulous narrative style, interweaving detailed descriptions of medals and coins with poignant historical anecdotes...