C2862 Numismatika - materiály a technologie

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Lukáš Richtera, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Richard Ševčík, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry (especially metals - manufacturing of raw material, manufacturing and processing of metals, alloys, oxidation and corrosion processes), alt. principles of analytical methods used for inorganic materials analysis (metal, alloys, corrosion products).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Understanding the technology of mintage alloys manufacturing and technology of mintage itself is one of the key aspects when choosing the best way of mintage material treatment and can be helpful at analysis interpretation as well. Mintage alloys composition and homogenity can vary significantly even in the same coin batch and in a short period. In consequence there can be a different resistance to corrosion. Moreover there can be found a rather significant number of counterfeit coins originating from the same time. To choose the best way of mintage conservation we have to take into account all of these aspects and the goal of the lectures is to make students familiar with the issues.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge about materials and technologies of manufacturing of coins and medals, they will be able to propose the most convenient methods of survey and conservation of the specific material.
Syllabus
  • Mintage metals and their alloys, specifics, defects, corrosion. Manufacturing and processing of mintage alloys, effect on material metalography. Final treatment and effect of mintage itself on a material structure. History of mintage. Mintage manufacturing defects influencing composition, quality and corrosion resistence. Counterfeit coins from the same period, main technological processes of production. Mintage material analyses and their correct interpretation. Mintage conservation and cleaning - effects on composition and structure of material.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Ochrana mincí a medailí v muzejních sbírkách. Edited by Alena Selucká. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Technické muzeum v Brně, 2013, 89 s. ISBN 9788087896006. info
  • NOHEJLOVÁ-PRÁTOVÁ, Emanuela. Základy numismatiky. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1975, 263 s. URL info
Teaching methods
Lecture
Assessment methods
Final examination
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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