Calendar - Persian
Convert and learn to read dates on coins from Iran and Afghanistan.
Calendar - Thai
Convert and learn to read dates on coins from Thailand.
Numismatic encyclopedia (18)
A reference list of 5000 years of Chinese coinage
After a short introduction to Chinese coins, the article gives a list of all the major coins struck during the Chinese empire, from Qin dynasty to Qing dynasty. The list is classified by dynasty and some useful historic notes are given.
Ancient Greek coin denominations
This article gives a general overview of the most used denominations of the coinage of ancient Greece.
Animals on coins
A short introduction on the importance of animals on coins.
Canadian local trade tokens
An overview of the local tokens issued in regions and municipalities across Canada from the 1960s to today.
Coin Shapes
A catalogue of basic coin shapes in the Numista database.
Counterfeit money in Great Britain
Counterfeit money is not a new problem. From shaving coins, to melting them down to produce multiple light weight coins, right through to modern fakes.
Countermarks
A gallery of countermarks commonly found on coinage.
Glossary of ancient Greek coinage
The purpose of this glossary is to give a definition of many of the Greek terms used in the ancient Greece catalogue of Numista.