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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 | 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 888.00 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
 | King William IV £1 Sovereign Gold Coin 1832 £ 1,026.70 |
 | 2004 Gold Proof Half Sovereign £ 495.88 |
 | 1871 GB Gold Full Sovereign Coin NGC-MS63 £ 1,434.70 |
 | 2021 Full Gold Sovereign Uncirculated £ 999.00 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign, George IV laureate head £ 1,488.80 |
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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.