Friedberg – Gold Coins of the World From Ancient Times to the Present. Full Colour 2024 Edition

By Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg
 
Tenth edition
 
An illustrated standard catalog with valuations. Based on the original work by Robert Friedberg.
 
Vermont: 2024. Hardback. 852 pages. New. ISBN-10 0-87184-310-2; ISBN-13 978-0-87184-310-4.
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PREFACE
Introduction to the 9nth edition
An introduction to the history of gold coins
The scope of Gold Coins of the World
Geographical placement
Descriptions and dates
Abbreviations used
Illustrations
Valuations and states of preservation
Bullion coins and restrikes
Patterns, proofs, unofficial issues, offstrikes,
Modern issues and medals looking like coins
 
PREFACE (FRENCH)
 
VORWORT (GERMAN)
 
PREFAZIONE (ITALIAN)
 
PROLOGO (SPANISH)
 
CATALOG OF GOLD COINS OF THE WORLD
 
PART I.
Gold Coins of the Ancient World
Ancient Greek Coinage
Roman Republican, Imperatorial and Imperial Coinage
Byzantine Coinage
 
PART II.
Gold Coins of the World from Circa AD 600 to the Present
Arranged Alphabetically by country
 
APPENDIX
 
Weights and Measures
 
The Islamic Calendar
 
Foreign Language Numerals
 
General References
 
Index
 
The Eight Highest World Gold Coin Auction Results 2017-2023