Janus
Roman God of beginnings.
Jubilee Coinage
Coins issued to celebrate the Jubilee of long-serving monarchs, like the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of Queen Victoria (in 1887), Queen Elizabeth II has achieved several Jubilee years. The coins may be commemorative or standard circulation denominations with special portraits or marks.
Jugate
Two or more heads joined together or overlapping, such as on the coinage of William and Mary.
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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.