Numismatics! Selections from the MPM Collection September 23, 2008

Much more than just minted or printed money, the field of numismatics includes the study and collection of coins, currency, tokens and medals, and the MPM exhibit showcases nearly 200 rare, prized specimens. Most items date from the 1800’s, although a few “curious” currency items reach as far back as 2500 years, and many belong to organizations, regimes, colonies or even countries that no longer exist.