Glossary of Numismatic Terms starting with O

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Obverse
The front of the coin, i.e. 'heads'.
Orichalcum
Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage.
Overstrike
Usually a defect caused by a die striking a coin that already has been struck.

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British £1 One Pound Proof Uncirculated Coin Choice of Year 1983 to 2016
British £1 One Pound Proof Uncirculated Coin Choice of Year 1983 to 2016
£ 5.95
SILVER PROOF £1 ONE POUND COINS CHOICE OF YEAR 1983 TO 2015 WITH COA
SILVER PROOF £1 ONE POUND COINS CHOICE OF YEAR 1983 TO 2015 WITH COA
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SILVER PROOF PIEDFORT £1 ONE POUND COINS CHOICE OF YEAR 1983 TO 2015 WITH COA
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1983 Royal Arms One Pound Coin Old Style ( £1 ) EXTREMELY RARE- Writing on edges
1983 Royal Arms One Pound Coin Old Style ( £1 ) EXTREMELY RARE- Writing on edges
£ 500.00
RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
£ 2.99
1983- 2016 ELIZABETH II ONE POUND £1 COIN - CIRCULATED - CHOICE OF YEAR
1983- 2016 ELIZABETH II ONE POUND £1 COIN - CIRCULATED - CHOICE OF YEAR
£ 2.99
UK One Pound £1 Coins Choose Your Pound Coin Design Circulated 1986-2025
UK One Pound £1 Coins Choose Your Pound Coin Design Circulated 1986-2025
£ 18.39
UK PROOF £2 TWO Pound Coins 1986 -2015 Choice of Year
UK PROOF £2 TWO Pound Coins 1986 -2015 Choice of Year
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Glossary of Numismatic Terms

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.