Tom Kays, who added information about the Castine Hoard in the last E-Sylum, was also the one who brought the website to the attention of the colonial community. He is the author of a wonderful article, that's 30 pages in length, and I recommend to all to enjoy. I reread it often. The article appeared in The Colonial Newsletter and is available to read on the web. It gives you a good idea of the coins circulating in the tobacco colonies, it reads easy, is historically informative and makes us all appreciate how easy it is to make a transaction today.

Even if you don't collect colonial coins, most of us have an interest in our colonial history and can still enjoy this work.