Commons:WikiProject Numismatics
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WikiProject Numismatics is a WikiProject dedicated to creating, improving, and uploading files related to numismatics (coins, paper money and various forms of exonumia such as tokens). If you feel that you want to participate in the WikiProject, feel free to add your name to the list of members.
Overview
[edit]WikiProject Numismatics is a WikiProject dedicated to uploading, and categorising numismatic-related items on Wikimedia Commons, it also works on finding the correct licensing for newly uploaded images and sharing resources for finding high quality images online. It's members are encouraged to help recruit GLAMs and numismatic institutions into donating their works and images. WikiProject Numismatics is open for anyone to join.
New to Commons?
[edit]There are a number of excellent training materials to help you upload your files. Use the 'Upload file' button, just below the Wikimedia Commons icon. That will allow you to use the Upload Wizard. For further help on using this tool, see: Commons:Upload Wizard FAQ or take a look at a few videos here.
Requests
[edit]Please see requested images of coins for the list.
Requests by members
[edit]- Korean cash coins on Wikimedia Commons.
- The FORVM Library of Ancient Coinage PD-books to import to Wikimedia Commons.
Done.
Taskforces
[edit]There are specific taskforces for identifying coins, contacting GLAM's and numismatists off-wiki, uploading images from Flickr, notaphily, and localised taskforces for coinage from a specific time and/or place (e.g. Ancient Greek coins, Chinese coins, Persian coins, Etc.) that you could join.
Members
[edit]- If you would like to join the project, simply add your name to the list of members.
Current Members
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when inputting in numerical order (0-9).
- --VScode fanboy (talk) 06:50, 10 April 2022 (UTC)
- --Donald Trung (Talk 💬) ("The Chinese Coin Troll" 👿) (Articles 📚) 14:03, 9 December 2017 (UTC), founding member.
- --Baomi (talk) 12:26, 31 December 2017 (UTC)
- --Brunei (talk) 14:04, 18 January 2018 (UTC)
- --Carlomorino (talk) 12:54, 30 January 2018 (UTC)
- --HReuter (talk) 21:10, 17 March 2018 (UTC)
- --Numisantica (talk) 08:57, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
- --T8612 (talk) 12:00, 28 November 2018 (UTC)
- --Person or Persons Unknown (talk) 15:51, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
- --ZLEA Talk\Contribs 15:14, 27 March 2019 (UTC)
- 5snake5
- --Mr.Nostalgic Mr.Nostalgic (talk) 08:50, 27 December 2019 (UTC)
- --Nippon 725Nippon 725(talk)1:51,1 January 2021 (AST)
- --Ryan lin91 (talk)16:37, 14 January 2021 (UTC)
- --DenghiùComm --DenghiùComm (talk) 20:10, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
- --Marsupium (talk) 15:16, 30 January 2023 (UTC)
If you want to invite potential members to the project, you could use the template "{{Subst:WPNumis invite}}" on their talk page or write a more personalised message if you prefer.
Userboxes
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This userbox could help raise awareness of the project, and members may add {{User WPNumismatics}} to their user page if they so wish. Adding this userbox will automatically add you to Category:WikiProject Numismatics members.
Members of specific taskforces
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Identification
[edit]Move unidentified species into the closest higher taxon that you can reliably identify or leave in Category:Unidentified coins. People with greater knowledge can check that category and all categories above species level for birds they can further classify. Post a note on the talk page for any identification requests.
Websites to import from
[edit]Uploads to patrol
[edit]Barnstars
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To use this barnstar please write "{{Subst:Numismatics Barnstar|YOUR MESSAGE HERE. --~~~~}}" on the recipient's user talk page.
Contests
[edit]Resources
[edit]- Commons:Currency
- Commons:Divisa (informacíon en Español)
- Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
- {{WPNumis invite}}, to invite potential new members.
- Commons:WikiProject Numismatics/Quick guide on importing images of banknotes
- Category:Images from Sumatran Numismatic Museum - around 1500 images of 500 items