Nomisma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nə(ʊ)ˈmɪzmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nomisma is a noun meaning Money or currency (modern).
Meaning
Money or currency (modern).
More Meanings
- Coinage, especially with connotation as a means to control a monetary system (rare).
- Current coin of a state (ancient).
- A stamp, an image on a coin.
- (rare) Coinage, a monetary system.
- (historical) A byzant.
Example Sentences
The silver miliarensia from that era were minted exclusively for propaganda purposes, and in smaller amounts than the gold coins (nomismas) and the copper alloy coins (folles). They were practically not used in circulation, although in theory twelve miliarensia were equal in value to a gold nomisma.
Word Forms
- nomismata
- nomismas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monie, yenom, monies, mintage, moneys, mopus.
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