Medina, Jose Toribio (1912)
Book Summary
This work forms a meticulous bibliographical catalog of printed works related to the numismatic history of colonial Spanish America. Medina outlines the development of coinage systems from the early colonial period through the independence movements of the 19th century. The book includes detailed descriptions of legislative documents, royal decrees, and other publications that shaped the monetary policies of Spanish colonies. By documenting both rare and significant texts, Medina provides a foundational resource for the study of colonial coinage and its legal, economic, and cultural implications, emphasizing the critical role of numismatics in understanding the broader colonial history of Latin America.
