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Numismatics

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

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Numismatics

anepigraphic coin

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin without an inscription. Many ancient coins used only a simple picture of an animal to show value or weight.

type

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin's basic distinguishing design.

proclamation coins

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coins declared legal tender even though they are not issued by the sovereign, but by another sovereign.

variety

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin's design that sets it apart from the normal issue.

die trials

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coins made with the regular issue dies, in metals other than the proper. Usually minted to verify details of a new coin, value or design.

alliance coinage

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coins minted by two or more state governments in conjunction. The Euro coins would be an example of this.

legal tender

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coins or currency which must be accepted in payment of debt.

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