FIRST EDITION #12 of 100 is now available of A Variety Guide to the Fractional Pillar Coinage of Mexico City 1732-1771 by Brad Yonaka. Yonaka’s reference book is a variety guide and price listing of the fractional pillar or columnario coins, specifically the half, one, two and four reales issued by the Mexico City mint during the years 1732 to1771. He uses a data driven approach in his guide in order to give numismatists the most relevant information possible in pursuit of their interests. Varieties not proven to exist are not included. The book describes and assigns rarity to all dates and varieties. The photographic and descriptive detail facilitates accurate variety designation of whatever specimens the collector may encounter. This is an invaluable reference guide for anyone interested in the Spanish colonial coinage and the minting process of the time. Softcover, spiral bound 262 pages

“A Variety Guide to the Silver and Copper Coinage of the Mexico City Mint, 1732-1771 is dedicated exclusively to all denominations and dates of this coinage, in as much details as has even been presented. A great deal of fragmentary historical research is synthesized to present a current accounting of types, with rarity and estimated prices. Included are descriptions of 573 dates and varieties, with close to 600 photos. This guide also brings together, in one volume, many facets of both the history leading up to the first strikes, and the details behind the major design changes seen during the forty years of issue.\\\" Signed by the author. Hardcover 322 pages New Free shipping within the USA