Coins, Tokens And Medals Of The Dominion Of Canada - Hardcover

by Alfred Sandham (Author)

Coins, tokens and medals tell Canada's untold stories - stamped with trade, migration and civic identity. A treasure of lost change. Alfred Sandham's Coins, Tokens And Medals Of The Dominion Of Canada remains the indispensable alfred sandham reference: part practical canadian coin collecting guide, part historical coin reference book and part antique currency catalogue that charts the monetary life of a fledgling nation. Compiled in Victorian era Canada, Sandham documents canadian tokens and medals and follows pre-confederation coins into the early Dominion, offering meticulous descriptions, provenance notes and dated context that continue to inform dominion of canada numismatics and serve as a numismatic research resource for collectors and hobbyists. More than a checklist, Sandham situates each issue within the commercial and civic networks of the period, bringing into focus everyday markets and municipal practice while his clear, occasionally dry voice keeps the catalogue engaging. Long prized in studies of 19th century Canadian history and by canadian currency enthusiasts, the volume balances scholarly rigour with an accessible tone so casual readers find detail without academic fog, while classic-literature collectors value its period voice and documentary worth. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. It remains a touchstone for modern study and private collections alike. Curators, local historians and dealers have long relied on Sandham for identification and provenance work, yet the text also rewards the curious browser: collectors and hobbyists can follow the stories of tokens used in local fairs, taverns and trades, and historians can trace economic patterns across provinces. Whether used as an antique currency catalogue for identification, a dominion of canada numismatics handbook for research, or a compact reference for collectors and hobbyists, this edition reconnects modern readers with the material traces of Canada's formation.