Glossary of Numismatic Terms starting with I

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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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1958 ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN #2
1958 ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN #2
£ 924.70
1873 Young Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign
1873 Young Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign
£ 935.59
22 Carat Full Gold Sovereign
22 Carat Full Gold Sovereign
£ 924.70
1901 Queen Victoria Great Veiled Head, Gold Half 1/2 Sovereign Coin
1901 Queen Victoria Great Veiled Head, Gold Half 1/2 Sovereign Coin
£ 537.10
1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade
1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade
£ 996.10
Gold Sovereign (UK) 1968 Graded MS63 By NGC
Gold Sovereign (UK) 1968 Graded MS63 By NGC
£ 1,047.10
22 Carat 2002Half Sovereign In a 9ct Gold Pendant.
22 Carat 2002Half Sovereign In a 9ct Gold Pendant.
£ 799.99
Official 2022 Royal National Lifeboat Institution Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign
Official 2022 Royal National Lifeboat Institution Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign
£ 273.11
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Glossary of Numismatic Terms

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.