Numismatic dictionary
Being a beginner collector, it is worth getting to know the most important numismatic terms. A dictionary of numismatic concepts used by collectors and numismatists certainly helps to understand the specifics of investment. What's more, numismatic concepts are extremely useful when selling or buying coins, because it is precisely these types of terms that describe and determine the value of items.
Heller - the silver coin, which minting was initiated in the Swabian city of Hall, is referred to as a hailer. The small surface of coins required minimal solutions, which is why simplified iconographic themes were used. The first heller represented a cross and a hand.
Bullion coin - a coin minted from precious metals for investment purposes is referred to as a bullion coin. The value of this type of item primarily depends on the current prices of precious metals from which it was made.
Thick coin - coins with a high denomination and high ore content, such as, among others, in the Middle Ages, a penny or in modern times, thaler are called thick coins.
Sub-worth coin -the term sub-valuable coin indicates that the nominal value of a given coin clearly exceeds the price of its production, which mainly consists of the quantity of noble gold contained and the manner of its execution.
Numismatics -an auxiliary science of history examining coins and non-monetary means of payment as historical sources is called numismatics. Numismatic concepts in colloquial meaning are understood as phrases from the area of coin and banknote collections, among which there are also those that do not have a circulating character (eg collector's and trial coins or specimens).
Rim - a line running along the edge of the coin which main purpose is to protect it from excessive abrasion is referred to as a wrapper. There are two types of the rim: linear and pearl.
Rant - side of the coins, referred to alternately as the rim, is referred to as the edge. The edge may be smooth, ribbed perpendicular or oblique, ornamental or inscription. The decorative motif is pressed concave or convex.
Obverse - the main side of the coin or medal is referred to as the obverse. The side contains issuer's data, his portrait, also name or head are most often found. In modern coins, the front is called the side with the state emblem. In the case of banknotes, the main side contains both the name of the issuer as well as the signatures of the responsible persons.
Specie - an alloy with a very low silver content was called a dice. Currently, this type of term is adapted to the names of small coins of low value.
Bracteate - denarius form popular in the Middle Ages is known as a brooch. It is produced by minting with one stamp on a thin plate and a soft pad. The broken drawing is visible both on the obverse (convex) and in the reverse (concave). The breaktite technique was used to obtain as much space as possible on which it was possible to present extensive manifestations.
Denar - the main Roman silver coin, which has been devalued over many years, until finally it began to be knocked out of almost pure copper. The revival of the silver denar followed the monetary reform of Charlemagne, when he was considered a basic coin. In Poland, the first denars were minted for the first Piasts, and last in the years 1652-1653.
Emission - circulation of money, based on the exchange rate specified by a given issuer, is referred to as issue.
Grading - the term numismatic grading specifies the coin's condition according to the adopted scale, as well as the official confirmation of its authenticity and the category of its degree.
Relief coins - the level of the recess, measured in relation to the edge, is referred to as the relief of the coin. High relief coins are coins that were created by repeatedly hitting the matrix into a coin. This type of treatment is characterized by increased depth.
Reverse - the reverse side of the coin or banknote is referred to as the reverse. This website usually contains less relevant information, which is why there are various iconographic themes, such as buildings or busts of famous people.
Foot - the coin amount of a particular kind, which is minted from a specific ore weight unit, is referred to as a foot in the dictionary of numismatic terms. The higher the number, the higher the rate, and the lighter the coins and the lower their value.
The coinage - the minting rate refers to the amount of coins minted from a specific weight unit of the bullion used.
Mint mark - to identify a mincaster or other unit responsible for coin labeling, a coin mark is required, which is placed on one of its pages. In addition, this type of identification allows you to quickly identify the mint itself or the next issue in the system of periodic money exchange.