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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2016 The Last Round Pound £1 Coin Brilliant Uncirculated in Presentation Case
2016 The Last Round Pound £1 Coin Brilliant Uncirculated in Presentation Case
£ 16.14
2016 GB One Pound £1 Royal Mint Trial Piece Reverse Queen Elizabeth II
2016 GB One Pound £1 Royal Mint Trial Piece Reverse Queen Elizabeth II
£ 94.30
UK PROOF £1 One Pound Coins 1983 -2015 Choice of Year
UK PROOF £1 One Pound Coins 1983 -2015 Choice of Year
£ 14.99
2011 Cardiff Capital Cities £1 One Pound Coin in Display Holder
2011 Cardiff Capital Cities £1 One Pound Coin in Display Holder
£ 14.00
2017 Great Britain One Pound (£1) Coin Queen Elizabeth II Uncertified
2017 Great Britain One Pound (£1) Coin Queen Elizabeth II Uncertified
£ 2.51
1984 Great Britain One Pound (£1) Coin Queen Elizabeth II Uncertified
1984 Great Britain One Pound (£1) Coin Queen Elizabeth II Uncertified
£ 3.50
Lot Of 5 2026 King Charles III Bees Design £1 One Pound Coins From A Sealed Bag
Lot Of 5 2026 King Charles III Bees Design £1 One Pound Coins From A Sealed Bag
£ 14.01
10 X £1 Coins 1983
10 X £1 Coins 1983
£ 10.80

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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.