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.
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Military Guinea -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The last gold guinea ever to be struck was dated 1813. It is called the Military Guinea not because of the design but because it was struck for paying troops rather than for general circulation. next...
Matt Proof -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A special finish which leaves a dull surface on the coin. This country issued matt proofs only in 1902 as an experiment; it was not repeated. next...
Lima Coinage -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Coins issued in 1745 and 1746 by George II from silver captured by Anson from the Spanish. next...
Imitation Spade Guinea -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A copy in brass of the George III gold guinea known as the spade guinea, because of the appearance of the shield on the reverse. There are many hundreds of different designs. next...
Kings Norton Mint -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A private mint situated in Birmingham. Known for the `KN' mintmark. Issued many coins for overseas governments and struck pennies for this country in 1918 and 1919. next...
Heaton Mint -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A private mint situated in Birmingham. Famous for the `H' mintmark and has struck coins for many countries including British pennies in 1912, 1918 and 1919. next...
Half Crown -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A denomination made up of two shillings and sixpence. The first silver issue was by Edward VI in 1551; before then it had been a gold coin. next...
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