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#Glossary IDTitleSearch LetterDescriptionLast Update 
  
61217Definitive coinsDDefinitives have the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency. Unlike commemoratives (which are usually one-off designs), definitive designs stay the same for years or even decades.2023-10-16 13:34:02
62111Dei GratiaDLatin for '<em>By the Grace of God</em>'. Often abbreviated such as D G Regina (By the Grace of God, Queen) or D G Rex for a King.2021-11-29 09:27:05
63112DenariusDThe standard Roman silver coin. Equivalent to 10 asses.2021-11-29 09:27:05
6421DenominationDThe face value of a coin, e.g. 'One Pound' or '10 cents'.2021-11-22 11:43:20
6520DesignerDArtist or creator of the design of the coin.2021-11-22 11:43:20
66113DiademedDDescribes the head on the coin is wearing a crown or headband as an sign of Royalty.2021-11-29 09:27:05
6722DieDMetal tool engraved with the design of the coin used to stamp the blank.2021-11-22 11:43:20
6823DimeDAmerican 10 cent coin.2021-11-22 11:43:20
69118Domine Dirige NosDMeaning: 'Lord direct us.' The Motto of London.2021-11-29 09:27:05
7024Double EagleDAmerican $20 gold coin (1850-1933)2021-11-22 11:43:20
71127Double FlorinDBritish coin denominated at 4 shilling (4/-) minted during the reign of Queen Victoria. The were only made from 1887 until 1890, making it one of the shortest lived coins in British history. It is a large coin with a 36mm diameter, just 2mm smaller than a Crown. See <a href="https://coinsnotebook.com/double-florin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Double Florins</a>.2021-11-29 09:27:05
7225Double StrikeDA coin that is struck twice leaving a double impression as a defect.2021-11-22 11:43:20
73114DupondiusDA brass Roman <em>two-as</em> coin.2021-11-29 09:27:05
7426EagleE[i] USA $10 coin (1795-1933), [ii] USA Gold Bullion coins 1986 onwards as 1oz, &frac12;oz, &frac14;oz and tenth oz.2021-11-22 11:43:20
7527EdgeERim of the coin. May be engraved with words or decorated with patterns.2021-11-22 11:43:20
76121EICEShown on some George II coins indicating the gold came from the East India Company.2021-11-29 09:27:05
77122ElectrumENaturally occurring alloy, about 75% gold and 25% silver with maybe a trace of copper. Used in ancient Greek coins. The term may also be used for manufactured alloys of gold and silver (green gold).2021-11-29 09:27:05
78123Elephant and CastleEA small symbol appearing on coins of Charles II, James II, William and Mary, William III, Anne and George I. Indicates the metal came from Guinea (in Africa).2021-11-29 09:27:05
79124EngraverEThe person or engraves the dies from which the coins are made. This term is often used for the designer, although these may be different people.2021-11-29 09:27:05
80125Error CoinsECoins that have been incorrectly manufactured by a mint. There are many different types of defects that may occur. Some error coins can be very collectable and therefore quite expensive to buy.2021-11-29 09:27:05