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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 1994
Gr 6-10 Covering primarily the ancient Mediterranean civilizations, this well-written, beautifully illustrated account describes early forms of money, how the first coins were made, and what they reveal to archaeologists about the people who used them. Particularly fascinating are the details of how experts can tell which city a coin came from by the artistic quality of its images, and of their non-monet...Log In or Sign Up to Read More