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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The Great British £1 Coin Collection 1983–2019 British One Pound Coins
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RARE 2026 EiiR Limited Royal £1 One Pound Coin - Only 50k Minted Brilliant Unc.
RARE 2026 EiiR Limited Royal £1 One Pound Coin - Only 50k Minted Brilliant Unc.
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2025 UK £1 One Pound Coin King Charles III Bees Reverse Floral "ONE POUND"
2025 UK £1 One Pound Coin King Charles III Bees Reverse Floral "ONE POUND"
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2016 UK Great Fire of London £1 One Pound Coin - Year of Issue 2016 Uncertified
2016 UK Great Fire of London £1 One Pound Coin - Year of Issue 2016 Uncertified
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RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
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24 x £1 British Sterling Round Coins Regional designs 1983-2014 Job Lot
24 x £1 British Sterling Round Coins Regional designs 1983-2014 Job Lot
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Royal Mint Britannia 50 Pound Coin Commemorative Coin Uncertified Multicolour
Royal Mint Britannia 50 Pound Coin Commemorative Coin Uncertified Multicolour
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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.