Bidspirit auction | West Indies Countermarked Gold Coins

West Indies Countermarked Gold Coins - West Indies Countermarked Gold Coins Author: Ralph C. Gordon Year: 1987 Pages: 122 Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 2 cm Language: English Description: This book is a specialized work on the countermarked gold coins of the West Indies. Ralph C. Gordon, a renowned expert in numismatics, presents a detailed analysis of these coins, with emphasis on the countermarks, which were often used to validate or modify the value of coins in circulation in the colonies. The work is illustrated with high-quality prints, providing a clear view of the details of the countermarks, in addition to contextualizing the use of these coins in the economies of the West Indies during the historical periods discussed. Condition: The book is in good condition, with the pages and prints well preserved. The cover is complete, and the quality of the images is excellent. Importance: ”West Indies Countermarked Gold Coins” is a fundamental work for collectors and numismatic scholars, especially those interested in colonial gold coins and countermarking techniques. The book offers an important contribution to the study of West Indies currency and its impact on colonial economies.