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Glossary of numismatics


This article is a collection of Numismatic and coin collecting terms with concise explanation for the beginner or professional.

Numismatics (ancient Greek: νομισματική) is the scientific study of money and its history in all its varied forms. While numismatists are often characterized as studying coins, the discipline also includes the study of banknotes, stock certificates, medals, medallions, and tokens (also referred to as Exonumia).

Sub-fields or related fields of numismatics are: Exonumia: is the study of coin-like objects such as token coins and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration. Notaphily: is the study of paper money or banknotes. Scripophily: is the study and collection of and bonds.

Adjustment

Alliance coinage

Alloy

Altered Date

Anepigraphic coin

Annealing

Assay

Attribution

Bag Mark

Banker's Mark

Base metal

Beading

Billon

Bi-metallic

Blank

Brass


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