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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 | Gold Full Sovereign 2012, Sealed In Original Royal Mint Packaging £ 495.00 |
 | 1958 Gold Sovereign With Surround £ 560.00 |
![Gold Proof Coin Full Sovereign Royal Mint Uk 1979 To 2023 Choose Your Year [A]](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/1tMAAOSw6ilkt-q8/s-l225.jpg) | Gold Proof Coin Full Sovereign Royal Mint Uk 1979 To 2023 Choose Your Year [A] £ 555.00 |
 | 2019 Royal Mint Proof Full Gold Sovereign - Low No 0216 £ 539.00 |
 | 2012 QEII Jubilee gold Full sovereign sealed in original pack - free insured P&P £ 499.00 |
 | 1859 - Gold Victoria Full Sovereign -Shield back - Rare Coin £ 565.00 |
 | 2009 uk Gold Proof Sovereign Five-Coin Collection £ 4,600.00 |
 | 22ct gold Carded Full Sovereign Coin, limited edition dated Millennium 2000 £ 520.00 |
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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.