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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 | A 22-ct gold 1913 half-sovereign £ 225.00 |
 | 2024 Gold Full Sovereign In Royal Mint Blister Unopened. £ 470.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign In Blister Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Rare 2022 £ 495.00 |
 | Gold Sovereigns (7.99g, 22K Gold) £ 9,995.00 |
 | 1968 Full Gold sovereign 22ct Solid Gold £ 550.00 |
 | 1964 Full Gold Sovereign £ 549.00 |
 | BULLION 1978 ELIZABETH II GOLD SOVEREIGN COIN IN NEAR MINT CONDITION. £ 490.00 |
 | 22ct gold Carded Full Sovereign Coin, limited edition dated Millennium 2000 £ 520.00 |
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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.