This work presents 100 years of world monetary history portrayed in coins from every nation existing during the 19th century. It features all mint-issue coins of the world from 1801 to 1900, including tokens, patterns, sets, etc., fully illustrated and offering the most up-to-date pricing in 5 grades. This book is for the beginner and the expert interested in world coins.

Huge price adjustments have been made throughout Europe, Russia, China and many other countries due to an expanding market in "classic coins". In addition, thousands of prices have changed as the result of an explosive market in precious metals.