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 RARE BRITISH COINS, COIN HUNT 1983-2016 £ 144.95 |
 | Bank of England £1 x 9 Hollom One Pound Banknotes Mixed Notes A01 inc 1960s £ 33.98 |
 | Banknote Of England One Pound JB. Page.1978. A06 X FOUR CONSECUTIVE £ 24.99 |
 | 1983 - 2026 Elizabeth II £1 One Pound Coin Proof - Choose Your Year £ 29.99 |
 | 1983- 2016 ELIZABETH II ONE POUND £1 COIN - CIRCULATED - CHOICE OF YEAR £ 12.49 |
 | RARE UK £1 ONE POUND COINS CIRCULATED, EDINBURGH , CARDIFF, FLORAL CITIES £ 2.99 |
 | 15 X Bank of England Queen Elizabeth II One Pound note Sir Isaac Newton. £ 47.50 |
 | 1x10 Pound Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC 1983 Excellent Condition- A57-507348- £ 16.15 |
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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.