Numismatic definitions
Like most fields of expertise, numismatics has its own lingo. Find the numismatic definition of a term by entering it in the field below.
Klippe
Rectangular or square pieces of metal bearing the impression of a coin. Coins of this type were first struck in Sweden in the sixteenth century and were subsequently produced in many of the German states. The idea has been revived in recent years as a medium for striking commemorative pieces.