Numismatics

Numismatics

The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

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low relief

Hobbies; Numismatics

A coin with the raised design not very high above the field.

A combination of iron, carbon and another element, usually chromium, to prevent rusting. Coins struck on stainless steel are very durable and maintain their shiny appearance, but the hardness of the ...

cud

Hobbies; Numismatics

A defect from a chipped die.

zinc

Hobbies; Numismatics

A grey inexpensive metal, usually alloyed with copper to make brass coins, but is also used in pure form for emergency coinage when the usual coinage metal is not available due to war or other ...

medal alignment

Hobbies; Numismatics

A method of striking coins in which both the obverse and reverse dies are aligned in the same direction. Most Canadian coins are struck this way.

coin alignment

Hobbies; Numismatics

A method of striking in which the obverse and reverse dies are aligned 180 degrees from each other. All American coins are struck this way.

silver dollar

Hobbies; Numismatics

A one-dollar coin minted in the U.S. (until 1935), and Canada (until 1967). Dollar coins made after those dates are sometimes called "silver dollars" although they are actually made of nickel or ...