# targe

> coin

**Wikidata**: [Q116678928](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116678928)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/targe-q116678928

## Summary
Targe is a type of coin classified as an instance of currency. It is identified in the Spanish cultural heritage thesauri under numismatics with the ID `numismatica/1187328`.

## Key Facts
- **Definition**: Described as a "coin" in its Wikidata entry.
- **Classification**: An instance of `currency`, a generally accepted medium of exchange for goods or services.
- **Naming**: Named after "targe."
- **Alias**: Also known as "targe."
- **Spanish Cultural Heritage ID**: `numismatica/1187328`
- **Currency Parent Classes**: As an instance of currency, targe falls under the broader class which is a subclass of `medium of exchange`, `unit of measurement`, `money`, and `means of payment`.

## FAQs

**What is targe and what is it used for?**
Targe is a coin, making it a physical form of currency used as a medium of exchange for goods or services. As a coin, it represents the tangible, metallic manifestation of monetary value within an economic system.

**How is targe classified in knowledge systems?**
Targe is classified as an instance of the "currency" class in Wikidata. The broader currency concept is documented across 166 Wikipedia language editions and is classified under Dewey Decimal `332.4` (Finance).

**Where is targe documented in cultural heritage systems?**
Targe is specifically documented in the Spanish cultural heritage thesauri with the identifier `numismatica/1187328`, placing it within the numismatics domain, which covers the study and collection of coins and currency.

**How does targe relate to the broader concept of currency?**
Targe is a specific instance of currency, which is defined as a "generally accepted medium of exchange for goods or services." The currency class encompasses multiple forms including coins (like targe), banknotes, and digital money, and is distinguished from related concepts like `money` (broader), `foreign currencies` (subset), and `coin` (specific physical form).

## Why It Matters
Targe matters as a concrete numismatic artifact within the global currency framework. Coins serve as essential physical evidence for archaeologists, historians, and economists studying trade networks, metallurgical advancement, political authority, and cultural exchange across civilizations. The documentation of targe in the Spanish cultural heritage thesauri system highlights its recognition as a significant piece of numismatic heritage worthy of formal cataloging and preservation. As an instance of currency—a concept recognized as a Wikipedia "Vital articles/Level/4" topic—targe connects to one of the most universally documented ideas in human knowledge, with the broader currency concept appearing in 166 language editions of Wikipedia and referenced in historical encyclopedias dating back to the late 19th century.

## Notable For
- **Cultural Heritage Recognition**: Documented in the Spanish cultural heritage thesauri under `numismatica/1187328`.
- **Instance of a Vital Concept**: Belongs to the currency class, which is recognized as a Level 4 vital article on Wikipedia.
- **Part of a Globally Documented Category**: Currency is documented in 166 Wikipedia language editions and possesses authority control identifiers including GND ID `4064147-8`, BabelNet ID `00024507n`, and Freebase ID `/m/01q7l`.
- **Physical Form of Exchange**: Represents the coin—the physical, tangible manifestation of currency, distinct from paper banknotes and digital or electronic money.

## Body

### Core Definition and Identity
Targe is defined as a "coin" according to its Wikidata description. The entity carries the alias "targe" and is named after "targe." Its primary classification is as an `instance_of: currency`.

### Classification Within the Currency Framework
As an instance of currency, targe belongs to a broader conceptual framework with the following structure:
- **Currency** (parent class of targe) is defined as a "generally accepted medium of exchange for goods or services."
- **Currency Parent Classes**: `medium of exchange`, `unit of measurement`, `money`, `means of payment`.
- **Currency Characteristic**: Has the property of being a `currency unit`.

The currency concept is explicitly distinguished from several related but separate entities:
- `money` (the broader category)
- `coin` (a specific physical form, of which targe is an instance)
- `foreign currencies` (a subset/plural form)
- `Devise` (disambiguation)
- `Munt` (disambiguation)

### Spanish Cultural Heritage Documentation
Targe has a specific identifier in the Spanish cultural heritage thesauri system:
- **ID**: `numismatica/1187328`
- **Domain**: Numismatics

### Broader Currency Documentation and Authority Control
While targe is a specific coin, the currency class it belongs to has extensive global documentation:

**Academic and Library Classification**:
- Dewey Decimal Classification: `332.4` (Finance)
- Colon Classification: `X61` (CC 6)
- German Basisklassifikation: `83.44`
- UNESCO Thesaurus ID: `concept7246`
- WordNet 3.1 Synset ID: `13407086-n`
- STW Thesaurus for Economics ID: `10764-3` (exact match)

**Authority Control Identifiers**:
- GND ID: `4064147-8` (German National Library)
- BabelNet ID: `00024507n`
- Freebase ID: `/m/01q7l`
- YSO ID: `3573` (Finnish ontology)
- Nomisma ID: `currency`
- Omegawiki Defined Meaning: `347472`
- JSTOR Topic ID (archived): `currency`
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID: `money/currency`

**Museum and Archaeological Databases**:
- Joconde Object Type ID: `T505-2230` (French museum objects)
- FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus ID: `97209`
- Portable Antiquities Scheme Object Type ID: `CURRENCY`
- Münzkabinett ID: `category/currency`
- Museum Digital Tag ID: `4576`

### Historical and Encyclopedic Sources
The broader currency concept has been described in authoritative historical references including:
- Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
- Lean Logic (online glossary)

### Multilingual Coverage
The currency concept has model examples including:
- United States dollar
- Euro
- Indian rupee
- Icelandic króna

Currency has aliases in over 20 languages, including:
- `monetary unit`, `unit of money`, `money unit` (English)
- `divisa`, `unidad monetaria` (Spanish)
- `devise`, `unité monétaire` (French)
- `Währung`, `Geldeinheit` (German)
- `通貨`, `通货` (Japanese/Chinese)
- `валюты`, `денежная единица` (Russian)
- `unidade monetária`, `moeda` (Portuguese)