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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 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,230.70 |
 | Isle of Man 2013 1/5 Sovereign Gold Coin - Uncertified £ 260.70 |
 | Royal Mint 2021 Half Sovereign 22ct Gold Proof £ 649.30 |
 | 1982 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Coin Ring – St George & Dragon – 10g £ 863.61 |
 | Hattons of London 2025 UK Gold 1/8oz Sovereign Coin One-Eighth with COA £ 167.10 |
 | United Kingdom half pound (half sovereign) £ 476.40 |
 | 2022 Gibraltar Gold Quarter Sovereign – 22ct (.916) Gold Coin in Original Card £ 228.95 |
 | 2022 1/4 Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth II Obverse Royal Arms Reverse £ 470.80 |
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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.