Tokens & Medals

So-Called Dollars (2nd ed.) by Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen. Published 2008 by the Coin and Currency Institute, Inc.

Some 45 years after publication of the first edition, the only book on this specialized series of exposition, commemorative and monetary medals approximating dollar size has been updated by Tom Hoffman, Dave Hayes, Jonathan Brecher and John Dean. Not just an illustrated catalog, this book is also a literary and social history, capturing for collectors America's growth and development as seen through its medals. A separate price supplement (included) lists values in circulated and mint state conditions. 191 pages.

So-Called Dollars (2nd ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 978-0-87184-102-5. Regularly $49.50, Our Price: $39.95

Standard Catalog of United States Tokens 1700-1900 (4th ed.) by Russell Rulau. Published 2004 by Krause Publications.

This book is the most extensive resource available for identifying U.S. tokens. Descriptions and values in up to 4 grades are provided by one of the world's top token and medal authorities for Early American, Hard Times, merchant, trade, Civil War and Gay Nineties pieces. The 4th edition includes hundreds of new listings and thoroughly update pricing reflecting recent dramatic increases in the market value of these popular collectibles. 1200 pages with more than 5000 photos.

Standard Catalog of United States Tokens 1700-1900 (4th ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 0-87341-989-8. Regularly $54.99, Our Price: $43.95

Standard Catalog of Hard Times Tokens 1832-1844 (9th ed.) by Russell Rulau. Published 2001 by Krause Publications.

Considered the preeminent cataloger of American tokens, author Russell Rulau has assembled the most complete reference ever of the coin substitutes, merchant counterstamps and satirical scrip from the era of Presidents Jackson and Van Buren. 224 pages, 1000 photos.

Standard Catalog of Hard Times Tokens 1832-1844 (9th ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 0-87349-265-X. Regularly $29.95, Our Price: $24.95

Patriotic Civil War Tokens (5th ed.) by George and Melvin Fuld. Published 2005 by Krause Publications.

This well researched book begins with historical background information on the political and monetary circumstances which led to the proliferation of tokens and other alternatives to coins during the Civil War era. It continues with information on grading and pricing, fakes and replicas, and a catalog of political tokens, medalets, store cards, etc. The second part of the book contains "die-a-grams" or photographic charts to aid the collector in differentiating among similar dies. 435 pages.

Patriotic Civil War Tokens (5th ed.). Hard bound. Regularly $49.95, Our Price: $39.95

Medallic Portraits of Washington (2nd ed.) by Russell Rulau and George Fuld. Published 1999 by Krause Publications.

George Washington remains a favorite subject of numismatists worldwide. In this comprehensive volume, researched by two of the most highly respected authorities on medals and tokens, you will find detailed descriptions, clear photographs and values for up to three grades for Washington coins, medals, tokens, plaques and badges issued around the world from 1783 to the publication date.  318 pages.

Medallic Portraits of Washington (2nd ed.), Hard bound, ISBN 0-87341-681-3. Regularly $34.95, Our Price: $30.95

Latin American Tokens (2nd ed.) by Russell Rulau. Published 2000 by Krause Publications.

Thousand of tokens - mostly workplace tallies - were issued throughout Latin American during the era of haciendas, mines, mills and docks. This English language volume covers tokens issed from 1700-1920 in Mexico, Central America and South America and from 1700-1960 in the West Indies. Retail prices are included in up to 4 condition grades. 479 pages with thousands of photographs.

Latin American Tokens (2nd ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 0-87341-566-3. Regularly $37.95, Our Price: $29.95

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