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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 | The Royal Mint 2010 UK Quarter Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin With COA And Box £ 260.70 |
 | 1901 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Coin Ex Mount For Scrap £ 843.10 |
 | 1885 Young Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign (Sydney) Free next day delivery £ 934.90 |
 | 1855 Britain Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g W. W. INCUSED NGC MS 60 £ 1,650.00 |
 | 1911 22ct Gold FULL SOVEREIGN Extremely Fine £ 950.00 |
 | 1902, 1905 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, King Edward VII Era, George Dragon Design £ 470.80 |
 | 1988 Isle Of Man Angel Gold Sovereign Ring £ 618.70 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II 5 Coin 24ct Gold Sovereign Set £ 950.20 |
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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.