The website We are Numismatics came about as a place where you can stay informed regarding all events related to the world that we are all so passionate about: Numismatics.
About us
We are Numismatics is made up of a team of expert collaborators in Numismatics, History of Art and Heritage Maintenance and Conservation. Coinage is a documentary source in itself, as well as an expression of History. In some cases, it is also a work of art. All in all coinage represents passionate feelings that we would like to share with you. We will keep you punctually informed about any events or research and investigation related to our discipline.
If you have any questions or queries, don´t hesitate to contact us in the Contact section.
Patronage
As you may know, our main interest at We are Numismatics is to promote and increase awareness regarding scientific and cultural numismatic knowledge (publications, congresses, conferences, exhibitions, courses and tours), and compile quality information that is interesting for collectors. Therefore, the support of our patrons is essential. Thanks to their efforts, this website is made possible. We would like to express our most sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of them.
Imperatrix
The IMPERATRIX catalog is a work created by Manuel Mozo Monroy y Ana Serrano. Imperatrix came into being to serve as a useful tool in order to easily identify and classify any Christian medieval coins from the kingdoms of León and Castilla between the VIII and XIV centuries. Researchers, institutions, archaeologists and private collectors will benefit from public access to this catalog. It is presented with the main objective of enriching the scientific outlook on Medieval Numismatics.
The completed online catalog dates from Pedro I up to the coining of Princess Isabel and thus chronologically closing the catalog of Christian Medieval Ages of both
Nomeclature:
The nomenclature used to identify each piece is preceded by an abreviated code for the issuer´s name, followed by a number referring to its typology and another number that identifies the variant. Examples:
A7:15.52 would be Type 15, variant 52 from Alfonso VIII
S4:3.2 would be Type 3, variant 2 from Sancho IV
F2(ADD):1.3(50)would be the Addenda from Fernando LL, Type 1, variant 3(50)
Museion
Some people think that coin collecting began during the Italian Renaissance. However, Suetonius, in his “De Vita Caesarum” (The Twelve Caesars), tells us that the Emperor Augustus was fond of ancient and foreign coins, which he used to give to his friends.
Coin collecting can also be found in the origins of museums. Cabinets of curiosities or Cabinets of wonder, “studiolos”, and “kunst kabinett”, went from being a thing of personal enjoyment to a service for society, to promote studying, education, and developing research pertaining to collectable objects.
Collection exhibits may not always be accessible. However, virtual media offers us dissemination possibilities that were until now unthinkable. This is where we find the value of virtual museums, making those collections that would otherwise not be enjoyed, available to everyone. In addition to that, virtual museums offer us a database with pieces that have already been cataloged, free access to coin pictures, search by different criteria, and even pieces in 3D format.
We here at We are numismatics, have placed value on private collections, and for this reason, we present this virtual museum, giving public access to private collections for all those who value their collections, not only from an personal enjoyment point of view but also to get back to the spirit of Musaeum.
<<Preserve, protect, captivate, investigate and educate>>
Use of images or pictures.
If you wish to receive images included in the Museion, at We are Numismatics, for representation without watermark, for research or non-profitable purposes, don´t hesitate to request them by filling out the Contact form.
How to correctly accredit images
First of all whenever you want to include an image which is not of your own authorship you must insert the picture and correctly accredit it in the text. After, then add the reference to the original source in the footnotes and bibliography.
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