The Coinages of the Channel Islands

"The Coinages of the Channel Islands" by Lieutenant-Colonel B. Lowsley is a historical exploration of money in a unique island setting. Written in the 1800s, the book traces the story of coins used in the Channel Islands. It starts by painting a picture of the islands' early days, including the people who lived there and how they used money. Before getting to the heart of the matter, the book lays the groundwork for the island's place in history. It connects early inhabitants to the coins they might have used, mentioning Gaulish and Roman coins as part of that early history. The book highlights the lack of local coin production, and the adoption of foreign money, and sets the stage for understanding how the islands' coinage history fits into the bigger picture.