Glossary of numismatics
This glossary of numismatics is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to numismatics and coin collecting, as well as sub-fields and related disciplines, with concise explanations for the beginner or professional.Numismatics (ancient Greek: νομισματική, meaning "monetary") 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 other types of money, such as banknotes, stock certificates, medals, medallions, and tokens (also referred to as exonumia).Sub-fields and related fields of numismatics include: Also called a contact mark.Also called a planchet or flan.Also abbreviated Æ[2] or AE[3].Also called Communion tokens.Also counterstamp.Also abbreviated EL[7]Also abbreviated ex.[2]Also called a reeded edge.Also abbreviated obv.
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