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NUMISMATICS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Stock Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scripophily
1, record 1, English, scripophily
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hobby or pursuit of collecting old bond and share certificates. 2, record 1, English, - scripophily
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A specialized field of numismatics, scripophily has developed as an area of collecting because of the inherent beauty of certain historical certificates, and because of the interesting historical context of many of the documents. 3, record 1, English, - scripophily
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Bourse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- scripophilie
1, record 1, French, scripophilie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scriptophilie 2, record 1, French, scriptophilie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collection des anciens titres de bourse et des actions. 3, record 1, French, - scripophilie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Numismatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Coin Club
1, record 2, English, Manitoba%20Coin%20Club
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization founded in 1954, [whose mission is] to promote numismatics in the province of Manitoba. 2, record 2, English, - Manitoba%20Coin%20Club
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Numismatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Coin Club
1, record 2, French, Manitoba%20Coin%20Club
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Club de numismatique du Manitoba 2, record 2, French, Club%20de%20numismatique%20du%20Manitoba
proposal, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Club de numismatique du Manitoba : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 2, French, - Manitoba%20Coin%20Club
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Numismatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Toronto Coin Club
1, record 3, English, Toronto%20Coin%20Club
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TCC 2, record 3, English, TCC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Toronto Coin Club(TCC) is a not-for-profit numismatic educational organization, which was established in May 1936.... While the club promotes numismatics as a hobby and an educational pursuit, [they] have structured the club to be social as well as for hobbyists. TCC is a member of provincial and national hobby associations including the Ontario Numismatic Association and the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association and has members who belong to a host of other collecting associations. 3, record 3, English, - Toronto%20Coin%20Club
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Numismatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Toronto Coin Club
1, record 3, French, Toronto%20Coin%20Club
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TCC 2, record 3, French, TCC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Numismatics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Victoria Numismatic Society
1, record 4, English, Victoria%20Numismatic%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Victoria Numismatic Society is based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in July 1955, and has a long, proud history. [Its] objectives are to : encourage and promote coin, token, medal, and paper money collecting; cultivate and advance fraternal relations among collectors and kindred organizations; encourage and assist collectors, with special consideration to junior members(age 10+) ;[and] arouse public interest in numismatics. 2, record 4, English, - Victoria%20Numismatic%20Society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Numismatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Victoria Numismatic Society
1, record 4, French, Victoria%20Numismatic%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-05-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- numismatics
1, record 5, English, numismatics
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The systematic study and science of coins, tokens, medals, paper money, and related objects, all of which are linked to one another by economic function or physical appearance. 2, record 5, English, - numismatics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "coin collecting. "The term "numismatics" refers to the systematic study and science of coins and related objects. The term "coin collecting" refers to the collecting or trading of coins or other forms of minted legal tender. A numismatist may or may not be a coin collector and vice versa. 3, record 5, English, - numismatics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- numismatique
1, record 5, French, numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui traite de l'étude et de l'histoire des monnaies, médailles, jetons, billets de banque et objets monétaires. 2, record 5, French, - numismatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les termes «collection de pièces de monnaie» et «collection de monnaies». Le terme «numismatique» fait référence à la science qui traite de l'étude et de l'histoire des monnaies. Les termes «collection de pièces de monnaie» et «collection de monnaies» désignent l'activité de collectionner des pièces. Un numismate peut ou non être un collectionneur et vice versa. 3, record 5, French, - numismatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Numismática
- Monedas y billetes
- Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- numismática
1, record 5, Spanish, numism%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ciencia auxiliar de la historia que trata del estudio de las monedas y medallas, incluyendo su uso, historia, geografía, arte, economía, metalurgia, procesos de manufactura, etc. 2, record 5, Spanish, - numism%C3%A1tica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- coin collecting
1, record 6, English, coin%20collecting
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "numismatics. "The term "coin collecting" refers to the collecting or trading of coins or other forms of minted legal tender. The term "numismatics" refers to the systematic study and science of coins, tokens, medals, paper money and related objects. A numismatist may or may not be a coin collector and vice versa. 2, record 6, English, - coin%20collecting
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- collection de pièces de monnaie
1, record 6, French, collection%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20monnaie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- collection de monnaies 2, record 6, French, collection%20de%20monnaies
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité du collectionneur qui identifie, répertorie, décrit ou échange des pièces de monnaie. 3, record 6, French, - collection%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20monnaie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le terme «numismatique». Les termes «collection de pièces de monnaie» et «collection de monnaies» désignent l'activité de collectionner des pièces. Le terme «numismatique» fait référence à la science qui traite de l'étude et de l'histoire des monnaies. Un numismate peut ou non être un collectionneur et vice versa. 4, record 6, French, - collection%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20monnaie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
- Acuñación de moneda
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- coleccionismo de monedas
1, record 6, Spanish, coleccionismo%20de%20monedas
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el coleccionismo de monedas [...] tiene una gran importancia en la historia de la economía, al haberse conservado así numerosas muestras de acuñaciones del pasado que de otra forma habrían desaparecido. 2, record 6, Spanish, - coleccionismo%20de%20monedas
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los numismáticos son a veces diferenciados de los coleccionistas en tanto que los últimos básicamente derivan su placer de la simple posesión de objetos monetarios, mientras que la atención de los primeros se centra en la adquisición de conocimientos sobre ellos. 3, record 6, Spanish, - coleccionismo%20de%20monedas
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Numismatics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
1, record 7, English, Royal%20Canadian%20Numismatic%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RCNA 1, record 7, English, RCNA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Numismatic Association 2, record 7, English, Canadian%20Numismatic%20Association
former designation, correct
- CNA 3, record 7, English, CNA
former designation, correct
- C.N.A. 1, record 7, English, C%2EN%2EA%2E
former designation, correct
- CNA 3, record 7, English, CNA
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association is devoted to serving those who enjoy coin collecting/numismatics by promoting fellowship, communication, education and providing advocacy and leadership for the hobby. 1, record 7, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Numismatic%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Numismatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association royale de numismatique du Canada
1, record 7, French, Association%20royale%20de%20numismatique%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ARNC 1, record 7, French, ARNC
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de numismatique 2, record 7, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20numismatique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association royale de numismatique du Canada se voue au service des gens qui apprécient la collection des monnaies et la numismatique en faisant leur promotion par le biais de la communication, de l'éducation et de la fraternité et en se faisant défenseur de leurs droits. 1, record 7, French, - Association%20royale%20de%20numismatique%20du%20Canada
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- knowledgeable
1, record 8, English, knowledgeable
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Someone with specialized information and experience in a particular area of numismatics. 1, record 8, English, - knowledgeable
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A knowledgeable grader of uncirculated coins will not only have a working knowledge of the definitions for each of the uncirculated grades but will also have a deep understanding of the typical strike, lustre, etc. for each of the series of coins that he grades. 1, record 8, English, - knowledgeable
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- connaisseur
1, record 8, French, connaisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- buyer caveat
1, record 9, English, buyer%20caveat
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any warning to a potential buyer. There are three well-known ones in the numismatic field :"caveat emptor-let the buyer beware"; "there are very few legitimate bargains in numismatics"; and, "you generally get what you pay for". 1, record 9, English, - buyer%20caveat
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- avis à l'acheteur
1, record 9, French, avis%20%C3%A0%20l%27acheteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les trois recommandations à suivre dans le monde de la numismatique: l'acheteur se doit d'être vigilant, il achète à ses propres risques; il n'y a que très peu d'aubaines véritables; la valeur d'une pièce est généralement proportionnelle au prix payé. 1, record 9, French, - avis%20%C3%A0%20l%27acheteur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-10-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Numismatics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- International Numismatic Commission
1, record 10, English, International%20Numismatic%20Commission
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- INC 1, record 10, English, INC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Numismatic Commission was founded in 1934 "to facilitate cooperation between scholars and between institutions in the field of numismatics and related disciplines. " 1, record 10, English, - International%20Numismatic%20Commission
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Numismatique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Commission internationale de numismatique
1, record 10, French, Commission%20internationale%20de%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CIN 1, record 10, French, CIN
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission internationale de numismatique a été fondée en 1934 avec «pour mission de faciliter la coopération entre chercheurs et institutions dans tous les domaines de la numismatique et des sciences qui s'y rapportent». 1, record 10, French, - Commission%20internationale%20de%20numismatique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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