The world has been making coins for over 2000 years. They were introduced as a method of payment but left a lasting mark of the emperors and rulers of the time. Miniature monuments of the past, every coin has a story to tell and many helped to forge a nation. But what makes them iconic and part of a much loved global hobby? Delve into the rich history of money and explore two millennia of the world’s most exquisite coins, and the intriguing personalities who helped to create them.

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In an era when myth, legend and history seem to merge, pagan tribes of ancient Britain minted their own coins, featuring wild and abstract designs. Without any literature left by the Iron Age or ‘Celtic’ peoples, archaeology and coins are among the few pieces of precious evidence remaining from these mysterious times.

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Who invented Britannia? What was a ‘Bob’? Why was Henry VIII known as ‘Old Coppernose’? Presenting over 180 high-quality images of Britain’s rarest coins, In The Money is an approachable and accessible guide for any coin collector, enthusiast or historian. Delve into the rich history of money and explore two millennia of the country’s most exquisite coins, and the intriguing personalities who helped to create them.

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