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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£1 One Pound Coin BUNC and PROOF 1983 to 2016 Uncirculated Round Pound from Sets
£1 One Pound Coin BUNC and PROOF 1983 to 2016 Uncirculated Round Pound from Sets
£ 54.95
1987 - 2023 £1 One Pound Coins BU Brilliant Uncirculated | MULTI-BUY OFFER
1987 - 2023 £1 One Pound Coins BU Brilliant Uncirculated | MULTI-BUY OFFER
£ 35.95
Bank Of England One Pound Note X2 Consecutive Serial Numbers
Bank Of England One Pound Note X2 Consecutive Serial Numbers
£ 10.80
1983- 2016 ELIZABETH II ONE POUND £1 COIN - CIRCULATED - CHOICE OF YEAR
1983- 2016 ELIZABETH II ONE POUND £1 COIN - CIRCULATED - CHOICE OF YEAR
£ 22.49
£1 ONE POUND RARE BRITISH COINS, COIN HUNT 1983-2015
£1 ONE POUND RARE BRITISH COINS, COIN HUNT 1983-2015
£ 10.00
ONE 2015 ISSUED LAST OLD ROUND POUND £1 COIN
ONE 2015 ISSUED LAST OLD ROUND POUND £1 COIN
£ 4.38
2 1960 Bank of England One pound £1, O
2 1960 Bank of England One pound £1, O'Brien "J76" banknotes CONSECUTIVE [34547]
£ 25.99
King Charles III Bee One Pound £1 Coin, 2025, Sealed Bag of 20
King Charles III Bee One Pound £1 Coin, 2025, Sealed Bag of 20
£ 29.82
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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.