The Coinage Of William Wood, 1722-1733 (1903)

The Coinage Of William Wood, 1722-1733 is a book written by Philip Nelson and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive study of the coinage produced by William Wood, an English manufacturer who was granted a contract by the Irish government to produce copper coins for circulation in Ireland during the early 18th century.The book provides a detailed account of the history of Wood's contract, the production process of the coins, and the controversy that surrounded their circulation in Ireland. It also includes a catalogue of the different types of coins produced by Wood, with detailed descriptions and illustrations of each.The author, Philip Nelson, was a noted numismatist and coin collector, and his expertise is evident in the thoroughness and accuracy of the information presented in the book. The Coinage Of William Wood, 1722-1733 is a valuable resource for coin collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Ireland and its currency.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.