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Item Description
This lot contains one (1) book:
The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain
1833 - 1868
A detailed study of the Coins, Patterns, and Medals of Queen Isabel II
The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain covers the political and numismatic history of Spain and the Philippines during the era of Queen Isabel II and provides an extensive catalog of coins, patterns, fantasies, and medals issued during her reign.
- Nominated for the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) 2018 Book Prize.
- Nominated for the Numismatic Literary Guild Book of the Year 2018.
- Featured on Coin Week December 15, 2017.
- Presented in the American Numismatic Society Magazine 2017 Issue 4.
- Hardcover (not issued with a dust cover) 8.5 x 11, 288 pages, full color
- Limited printing of 250 books
- This is the 1st (and only) edition of this book. Written in English.
- No second edition, additional printing, or digital edition will ever be issued.
- Original issue price: $149.95 (as printed on back cover)
In this book you will find:
-a history of Spain leading up to and during Isabel's reign
-a brief biography of Isabel II
-Royal Decrees and numismatic history that give context to the coins of Isabel's reign
-information about each mint, assayer, and engraver
-a section on collecting and authenticating coins of Isabel II
-an extensive catalog of coins, patterns, fantasies, and medals of Isabel II from Spain, Philippines, and Cataluña - the catalog includes photos of each coin type, listing by mint and date, rarity and valuations, and pertinent historical and collecting details in each entry
If you have an interest in the coinage and turbulent history of mid-19th century Spain, this book is for you.
You will receive one (1) book.
Condition: New as issued.
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Guarantee of Authenticity
Numismatics is a wonderful hobby inhabited primarily by knowledgeable and helpful people who enjoy the hobby as much as you and I do. However, in recent years forgers have made the hobby, especially online, something of a minefield. Aurora Rarities LLC takes significant precautions, aided by many years of experience, to assure that our inventory contains only authentic items. Aurora Rarities LLC offers a lifetime guarantee that every item we sell is authentic as described. Should any item that we sold as authentic be deemed not authentic by PCGS or NGC simply submit to us the document from PCGS or NGC which identifies the item in writing as "counterfeit", "forgery", or "not genuine" along with the Aurora Rarities LLC receipt and the item in question. Upon confirmation of these items we will refund 100% of the original purchase price to the original purchaser. For items we sell which are already certified the PCGS or NGC guarantee of authenticity applies and those companies will honor their guarantee directly.
Shipping
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We work hard to ensure your order is well packed and promptly shipped. Once shipped, the USPS shipping method associated with this listing is estimated to take 8 business days. However, due to ongoing challenges faced by USPS beyond our control, some shipments may take as much as 20 days to arrive. If you have not received your order after 21 days please notify me and I will promptly resolve it.
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