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14147Mint MarkMA small letter(s) on the coin indicated where the coin was minted.2021-11-22 11:43:20
14248Mis-strikeMA defect where the coin is not struck centrally.2021-11-22 11:43:20
143168ModuleMThe size of the coin by diameter.2021-12-10 10:50:28
144169Monetary UnitMThe standard unit of currency, like the <em>Pound</em>, the <em>US Dollar</em>, the <em>Euro</em>. In older time it may also be the coin, like <em>Sovereigns</em> or in <em>Guineas</em>.2021-12-10 10:50:28
145170MoneyMOften a general term which can mean coins or cash, but is anything that is generally accepted as payment for goods, services or debt.2021-12-10 10:50:28
146171MoneyerMPerson in charge of a Mint. In older days (Anglo-Saxon) the moneyer was a trusted person who was allowed to make coins on behalf of the King, usually at provincial mints.2021-12-10 10:50:28
147172MottoMA short sentence that states beliefs or ideals, usually religious, and on British coins often in Latin. Used on coins for centuries. The famous USA motto is "In God We Trust".2021-12-10 10:50:28
14849MuleMCoin struck from two dies (Obverse and Reverse) not intended to be used together.2021-11-22 11:43:20
149120Nisi Dominus FrustraNMeaning: 'It is vain without the Lord'. The Motto of Edinburgh.2021-11-29 09:27:06
150115No Me Impune LacessitNMeaning: 'No one provokes me with impunity'. The Motto of the Order of the Thistle2021-11-29 09:27:06
15150NotaphilyNThe study of banknotes and paper money.2021-11-22 11:43:20
15251NumismaticNRelating to coin collecting.2021-11-22 11:43:20
153219NumismatistN<span data-huuid="8630071137024312388">A coin collector, or more precisely someone who collects and studies coins, tokens, paper money, medals and associated interests.</span>2025-08-07 11:50:19
15452ObverseOThe front of the coin, i.e. 'heads'.2021-11-22 11:43:20
155210OrichalcumOOrichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage.2022-02-28 18:23:24
15655OverstrikeOUsually a defect caused by a die striking a coin that already has been struck.2021-11-22 11:43:20
15757PatinaPSurface film or discolouration caused by oxidation sometimes found on older silver, copper or bronze coins. A nice patina can add to the value of the coin considerably.2025-08-07 11:52:31
15856PatternPCoin struck from official dies but not intended for circulation, such as for demonstration or specimen test purposes only.2021-11-22 11:43:20
15958PGCSPProfessional Coin Grading Service, a leading third-party coin grading service located in USA.2021-11-22 11:43:20
16059PiedfortPA coin struck on a blank that is thicker than normal, usually twice as thick. Example: A Piedfort &pound;2 is a &pound;2 coin that is twice as thick. Increases the weight of high value metal coins like silver.2021-11-22 11:43:20