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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UK British £1 Pound Bimetallic Coin - Bee Floral Design
UK British £1 Pound Bimetallic Coin - Bee Floral Design
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SILVER PROOF £1 ONE POUND COINS CHOICE OF YEAR 1983 TO 2015 WITH COA
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RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES
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2025 UK Great Britain £1 Pound Bi-Metal Coin (1.pound) Uncertified
2025 UK Great Britain £1 Pound Bi-Metal Coin (1.pound) Uncertified
£ 10.80
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2017 British £1 One Pound Bimetal Coin "ONE POUND" Uncertified
£ 13.50
1983 - 2026 Royal Mint £1 One Pound PROOF Coins - Choose Your Year
1983 - 2026 Royal Mint £1 One Pound PROOF Coins - Choose Your Year
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2016 Great Britain One Pound (£1) Coin "ONE POUND" Reverse, Uncertified
2016 Great Britain One Pound (£1) Coin "ONE POUND" Reverse, Uncertified
£ 104.70

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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.