America's Foreign Coins: An Illustrated Standard Catalogue with Valuations of Foreign Coins with Legal Tender Status in the United States 1793-1857

The hardcover book is in good condition with a dust jacket that shows visible wear, including minor edge wear and scuffing. The binding is strong, and the pages are clean, free from inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book is well-preserved for its age.

America's Foreign Coins by Oscar G. Schilke and Raphael E. Solomon, published by The Coin and Currency Institute, Inc., New York, in 1964, is a comprehensive first edition hardcover. This book serves as an illustrated standard catalogue with valuations of foreign coins that held legal tender status in the United States from 1793 to 1857. It is a valuable resource for numismatists and historians interested in the intersection of foreign currency and U.S. legal tender laws. The authors, Schilke and Solomon, are noted for their expertise in coin valuation and history, making this edition significant for collectors. The book is out of print and is particularly sought after for its detailed illustrations and historical insights. The condition of the jacket shows some wear, indicative of its age, but remains intact.