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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 | Gold Full Sovereign £ 873.70 |
 | 1908 & 1910 Edward VII Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin x2 £ 860.00 |
 | Full Gold Sovereign coin 22ct 1896 Ldn Mint £ 822.70 |
 | UK Royal Mint 2003 Solid 22ct Full Gold Proof Sovereign Coin 7.98gms £ 899.20 |
 | UK Jubilee Mint 2015 Solid 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 7.98gms Queen Elizabeth £ 853.30 |
 | 1901 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Victoria 22-Carat Gold Coin 7.98g £ 873.70 |
 | 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
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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@coinparade.co.uk.