Dear Patrick, Thanks for your response to my query. My interest in foreign coins from archaeological sites stems from the fact that there are quite a few such coins above and beyond those officially counted as legal tender prior to 1857. Some of these may well have been simple souvenirs or keepsakes, but many others I think probably circulated, especially in regions where coins were particularly scarce. With a broad enough data base, it should be possible to plot the distribution of non-US coinage in time and space, thus adding a little flavor to our overall economic picture. Any data appreciated, particularly specifics of coin denomination and date. So many references seem to merely say something like "a Spanish coin" or "an English coin." Thanks again, Bob Keeler >>> "Patrick E. Martin (Patrick Martin)" <[log in to unmask]> 01/22/99 11:33am >>> Bob et al, For what purpose do you want this information? I can dredge up several examples, but would like to know why before I invest much time and trouble. Thanks, Pat Martin ******************************************************************* Patrick E. Martin, Associate Professor of Archaeology Editor of IA, Journal of the Society for Industrial Archeology Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295 USA Telephone (906) 487-2070 Fax (906) 487-2468 Internet [log in to unmask] SIA Website: http://www.ss.mtu.edu/IA/sia.html MTU Website: http://www.ss.mtu.edu/IA/iahm.html *******************************************************************