Arab Collector — Reference Series
Comprehensive Numismatic Terminology Guide
The Complete Academic Reference — Over 200 Terms in Numismatics
200+
documented term
10
Specialized departments
3
Terminology
100+
Practical example
General and basic terms
Key concepts in numismatics and the academic study of coins
Anatomy of a coin and its parts
Precise terminology to describe each part of the coin
Minerals and chemical composition
Gold, silver, copper, and alloys used in minting Islamic coins
Types of Islamic currencies
The dinar, the dirham, the fils, and all types of coins throughout the ages
Minting and production techniques
Tools, stages, and methods used in coin making
Memorization and evaluation scores
International standards for assessing the condition of currencies, from perfect to damaged
Inscriptions, lines, and writings
Arabic calligraphy styles and religious and political texts on coins
Market, trade, and economy
Auction, trading, and economic valuation terminology for collections
Forgery, authenticity, and diagnosis
Tools and methods for distinguishing between genuine and fake
Specialized Islamic terminology
Concepts exclusive to Islamic numismatics that are not found in Western literature
