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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Genuine NOT FILLER! £1 New One Pound coin Trial Piece 2015 Rare UNC Uncirculated
Genuine NOT FILLER! £1 New One Pound coin Trial Piece 2015 Rare UNC Uncirculated
£ 31.00
2022 Nations of the Crown BU £1 One Pound Coin Brilliant Uncirculated
2022 Nations of the Crown BU £1 One Pound Coin Brilliant Uncirculated
£ 12.95
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
1983 Royal Arms One Pound Coin Old Style ( £1 )   RARE
1983 Royal Arms One Pound Coin Old Style ( £1 )   RARE
£ 230.00
RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
£ 3.49
1983 - 2024 Elizabeth II £1 One Pound Coin Proof  - Choose Your Year
1983 - 2024 Elizabeth II £1 One Pound Coin Proof - Choose Your Year
£ 4.99
1 &2 Pound Coins Out Of Circulation
1 &2 Pound Coins Out Of Circulation
£ 18.00
2023 BU £1 ONE Pound Coin Royal Mint Privy Mark FREE Signed For P&P 🚚🔥
2023 BU £1 ONE Pound Coin Royal Mint Privy Mark FREE Signed For P&P 🚚🔥
£ 9.98

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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.