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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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Picture of Groat
Groat -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A coin to the value of fourpence, first issued in the reign of Edward I and struck for use up until the time of Victoria. The coin is struck today for inclusion in the Maundy Set. next...

glossary , coin , groat , queen victoria

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Picture of Field
Field -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
That part of the coin where there are no portraits or devices. next...

glossary , coin , usa

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Picture of Fantasy
Fantasy -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A coin struck not to copy something else but rather to be something completely new out of someone's imagination. next...

glossary , fantasy , coin

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Picture of Exergue
Exergue -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
That part of a coin's design which is separated by a line below the base. next...

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Picture of English Shilling
English Shilling -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
When George VI came to the throne a Scottish shilling was struck for the first time (1937). To balance this there was also a shilling with English representation. next...

glossary , english , shilling , coin

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Picture of Eighteen Pence Token
Eighteen Pence Token -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A silver token coinage issued by the Bank of England to help with a shortage of small change. Issued between 1811 and 1816. next...

glossary , coin , token

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Picture of Durham
Durham -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A town where coins were issued over a very long period of time. Regal coinage was issued under William I onwards. Episcopal coinage started under Edward I and continued until the reign of Henry VIII. next...

town , mint , glossary

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Picture of Double Florin
Double Florin -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A denomination of four shillings struck only three times in our history. The first was issued in 1887, the Jubilee year of Queen Victoria, and continued on in general circulation until 1890. next...

glossary , coin , queen victoria

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Picture of Counterfeit
Counterfeit -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A coin (or note) made outside the relevant issuing authority to cheat someone, although it may well have the same metal content as the original. next...

glossary , coin

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Picture of Commemorative
Commemorative -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A coin struck to honour or commemorate an event or person. In the past many commemoratives were issued at or near their face value. next...

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