Historical Currency collection
Scope and Contents
The collection includes coins and paper currency from early civilizations, Ming-dynasty China, colonial America, the United States of America, and 20th-century Europe. The items reflect critical periods in the history of monetary systems, particularly those of colonial and revolutionary America.
Dates
- Creation: 0015 - 1922
Conditions Governing Access
The Historical Currency Collection is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Special Collections staff prior to a visit.
Conditions Governing Use
In consultation with Special Collections staff, reproductions may be made upon request. Please consult with staff regarding questions about publishing materials from Williams Special Collections. Researchers are responsible for handling any copyright issues that may be associated with collections and materials.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Organized into three series: I. Early Currency. II. American Currency. III. European Currency
Physical Location
Vault
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from various sources. See item-level notes for further details.
- Title
- Historical Currency collection
- Author
- Peale, Anne
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Chapin Library Repository
26 Hopkins Hall Drive
Williamstown Massachusetts 01267
413-597-4200
specialcollections@williams.edu