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100	1		_aLowsley, B.
245	1	4	_aThe Coinages of the Channel Islands
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-06-18
508			_aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Coinages of the Channel Islands" by Lieutenant-Colonel B. Lowsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution of coinage in the Channel Islands, diving into the region's past and the various foreign influences that shaped its monetary system over the centuries. The author, an experienced numismatist, intends to document the intricate history of these coins, the cultures that minted them, and their relevance in the local economy. The opening of the publication begins with a contextual overview of the Channel Islands, discussing their early inhabitants and drawing connections to their numismatic history. Lowsley references ancient tribes and their connection to the islands, suggesting the prevalence of Gaulish and Roman coins before moving into a more detailed examination of the different types of coinages used over time. He highlights the lack of royal mints, emphasizes local adaptations of foreign currencies, and introduces various historical figures and events relevant to the islands’ coinages, setting a strong foundation for the intricate analyses that are sure to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCoins -- Channel Islands
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29157
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