In the Glossary on our website all those interested in numismatics will find the most important technical terms. There is a short explanation of each term. If you still have an unanswered question please contact us. | Legend | The legend is the inscription encircling the rim. | | | | Lira | (from libra, the ancient Roman pound) Silver coin, first struck in Venice in 1472. It was adopted later by other Italian states. The lira was the standard monetary unit of Italy from 1861 to the end of 2001. | | | | Lydian coins | The oldest known coins apart from the Chinese. They include those of the Lydian king Ardys (652-617 BC) and Croesus (560-546 BC). The first Lydian coins were made of electron metal, a natural gold-silver alloy. | | |
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