Dictionary of Coin Names
Published on 1. June 2026
262 pages
978-1-040-92327-6 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1987, this Dictionary gives the origins of the names of nearly 1000 coin denominations worldwide, including both historic names, such as angel, doubloon, leopard and scotus and current names such as dollar, rupee and yen. Several coin names are inter-related, such as the dollar and the thaler, the dinar and the denarius and such names are fully cross-referenced in the book, enabling readers to trace the genesis of a particular name. The 2 appendices present related names by category of their origin and by their linguistic 'family'. The entries are in a readable narrative style and the book is highly illustrated. The extensive introduction explains the importance and continuing significance of coin names throughout the world.
Reviews / Votes
Original Review of Dictionary of Coin Names:'...The entries are easy to distinguish, the cross-referencing is admirable, the appendices helpful, and the photographs, although few in number, attractively placed.' R.G. Doty, The Numismatic Chronicle, Vol 148 (1988).
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
18,10 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-92327-6 (9781040923276)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Adrian Room
Dictionary of Coin Names
Book
06/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€99.00
Shipment within 15-20 days
Content
Introduction. Glossary. Dictionary. Appendices. Bibliography.
