Legend (numismatics)

In numismatics, legend (from Latin: legere, to read), is an inscription at a coin, medal, or seal. It include all of the writing present of it, including: words, abriviations, monograms, lettres, and numbers. The legend can be present on the obverse, reverse, and edge, and can consist of the information such as a face value, year of issue, a sign of mint and the engraver, and motto.[1][2]

An example of the coin with the inscription on it.

References
  1. H. Kahnt: Das große Münzlexikon von A bis Z. Regenstauf: H. Gietl/Battenberg, 2005, p. 291.
  2. C.C. Chamberlain: Guide to Numismatics. London: EUP, 1965, p. 87
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