Good money : Birmingham button makers, the Royal Mint, and the beginnings of modern coinage, 1775-1821 / George Selgin.

Author/creator Selgin, George A., 1957-
Format Book
Publication InfoOakland, Calif. : Independent Institute ; Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxvii, 345 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 24 cm.
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SeriesIndependent studies in political economy
Independent studies in political economy. ^A241680
Contents Britain's big problem -- Druids, willeys, and beehives -- Soho! -- The people's money -- The Boulton copper -- Their last bow -- Prerogative regained -- Steam, hot air, and small change -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 323-336) and index.
LCCN 2007052543
ISBN9780472116317 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0472116312 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HG938 .S45 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold