The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 9, March 2, 2003, Article 6

BOOKS ON COINS OF THE BIBLE

A gentleman recently wrote to me: "I have recently come into
possession of a small, hard cover book titled "The Coins of the
Bible Illustrated" published by Scott & Company at 721
Broadway in New York. The book was entered into the
Library of Congress in 1884 and I believe this is also the
publishing date. It is 5-1/2 inches tall, 3-1/2 inches wide, and
has 38 pages. The most exciting thing about the book is that
within recessed cut-outs in its back cover is a set of 4 replica
coins discussed within the text of the book. The coins appear
to be composed of cheap pot metal but all four are intact and
in incredible condition."

[This book sounded somewhat familiar, but I didn't recall
any coin inserts. When I checked my library I discovered
that what I have is "Coins of the Bible" by James Ross Snowden,
1864 (enlarged edition, 1866). For more on this title, see
The E-Sylum, v3n41, October 8, 2000. But is anyone
familiar with the Scott work? -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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