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.
Wampum
Barter currency of the North American lndians, composed of shells of Venus mercenara strung together to form belts or 'fathoms' worth 5 shillings. Wampum were tariffed variously from three to six to the English penny in the American colonies until 1704.
