Incuse
A pattern on a coin that is sunk into the metal, rather than the normally raised design (which is known as 'relief').
Ingot
Bar of metal formed by pouring molten metal into a mould. It may be stamped with its weight, purity and certification.
Initial Mark
An alternative name for mint-mark.
Inscription
Letters and words on a coin.
Intrinsic Value
The price of the coin based on its metal value rather than its numismatic value. See also Bullion Coin.
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 | Victoria 1882 M Full Gold Sovereign £ 644.18 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 339.85 |
 | 1963 BRITISH FULL SOVEREIGN 22CT GOLD PLATED COIN QUEEN ELIZABETH II £ 11.84 |
 | gold coins 1oz Sovereign £ 2,045.66 |
 | 2000 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Half Sovereign - 22ct; 4gram £ 350.93 |
 | 1911 George V Coronation Year Gold Plated Sovereign Coin Gap Filler £ 4.89 |
 | Solid Gold Sovereign Princess Anne Royal Family Full Presentation Pack Bullion £ 175.00 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Half-Sovereign 2022 Gold Proof Coin £ 353.48 |
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Numismatics is the study of coin collecting and it also has its own language with many words and terms. Our Glossary of Numismatic Terms give the explanation to some of these coin collecting words. To contribute terms please email them to glossary@coinsnotebook.com.