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Numismatics MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Numismatics
Tree Number(s)
K01.093.560
Unique ID
D009717
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009717
Annotation
SPEC; note entry term MEDALS: do not confuse a medal as a piece of metal (usually in the form of a coin) with a medal awarded for an accomplishment ( = AWARDS AND PRIZES); coin collecting as a hobby: coord IM with HOBBIES (IM); indexing policy: TN 245
Scope Note
Study of coins, tokens, medals, etc. However, it usually refers to medals pertaining to the history of medicine.
Entry Term(s)
Coins
Medals
History Note
was in Cat I 1975-82, was in Cat E 1963-74
Date Established
1960/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1997/06/20
Numismatics Preferred
Coins Related
Medals Related
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