Numismatic Glossary: Your Gateway to Coin Collecting Terminology
Our website proudly features a comprehensive Numismatic Glossary, designed to enhance your coin collecting experience. This valuable resource serves as a bridge between novice enthusiasts and seasoned numismatists, offering clear and concise definitions for a wide range of coin-related terms.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ADD A NEW TERM EVERY WEEK. SO MAKE SURE TO CHECK BACK OFTEN.
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Proof Set -Wednesday, 26 November 2025
We're back with another term from the world of numismatics, this time we're diving into the definition of "Proof Set". A set of coins issued in proof quality by a mint. The coins will, in modern times, come in a case or some sort of presentation packaging. next...
Jubilee Coinage -Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Another week, another numismatic term "Jubilee Coinage". Queen Victoria finally allowed new coins to be issued with a portrait other than her young head. These young head coins were issued from 1838-1887. next...
Emergency Money -Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Today, we're diving into the intriguing world of "Emergency Money" for our weekly glossary. Money which is issued outside the Mint during a time when the normal issuing authority cannot strike coins. It could be because of a siege (Civil War) or a shortage of small coins (Bank of England tokens). next...
Non Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) -Wednesday, 29 October 2025
It's time for another numismatic term, "Non Circulating Legal Tender". NCLT coins are the subject of much heated debate in the coin industry. Basically these are most of the commemorative and off metal strikes issued by the mints. next...
En Medaille -Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Let's turn our attention to another term in the field of numismatics, known as 'En Medaille'. If holding a coin between your fingers with the head side is upright, you flip it over 180{.} and the reverse side is upright, then this is struck en medaille. If the reverse is upside down then this is struck in coin rotation. next...
Thomas Rawlins -Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Delving into the rich history of coins and medals, with the legendary 'Thomas Rawlins' for this week's numismatic term. Charles I's chief coin and medal engraver during the Civil War. He worked at Oxford and did the beautiful Oxford Crown. next...
Half Farthing -Wednesday, 01 October 2025
Today, let's delve into another term from our glossary of numismatics. We'll be focusing on "Half Farthing". A denomination used more in the colonies than in this country. Issued by George IV, William IV and Victoria. next...
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