Coins, Tokens And Medals Of The Dominion Of Canada

Unearth the small-change history of a young nation. A precise and practical guide. Alfred Sandham’s Coins, Tokens And Medals Of The Dominion Of Canada is an early numismatic reference book, meticulously cataloguing dominion of canada coins, antique tokens and medals and serving as a reliable coin identification resource for collectors and historians. Rooted in 19th century Canada, Sandham frames canadian monetary history against british colonial coinage and the particulars of Victorian era numismatics, making provenance and circulation intelligible without jargon. Entries combine sober description with local colour; die varieties, inscriptions and issue notes are presented with an eye for identification and comparison.As both a canadian coin collecting guide and a historical currency catalog, the book balances technical rigour with readable context - denominations and makers sit beside the social and commercial life those pieces once served. Its historical significance is plain: one of the earliest systematic treatments of the dominion’s small-change, Sandham’s work remains a primary reference for anyone studying 19th century Canada, monetary policy and provincial commerce. Casual readers can follow evocative glimpses of everyday exchange; classic-literature collectors and specialist hobbyists will value a heritage title that informs display and research alike. Collectors and historians, from local enthusiasts to the canadian numismatic society, will appreciate a source that predates many modern catalogues and still rewards close study. Researchers and curators alike will value Sandham’s methodical listings when comparing contemporary auction records or museum holdings; the book functions as both evidence and interpretation. As a cultural document it illuminates trade, migration and local industry through the coinage and tokens that changed hands in daily life. Modern collectors will use the work as a baseline for attribution and rarity assessment, while bibliophiles and classicists will appreciate the book as a period piece of Victorian scholarship. 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.