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| # | Glossary ID | Title | Search Letter | Description | Last Update | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 47 | Mint Mark | M | A small letter(s) on the coin indicated where the coin was minted. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 142 | 48 | Mis-strike | M | A defect where the coin is not struck centrally. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 143 | 168 | Module | M | The size of the coin by diameter. | 2021-12-10 10:50:28 | |
| 144 | 169 | Monetary Unit | M | The 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 | |
| 145 | 170 | Money | M | Often 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 | |
| 146 | 171 | Moneyer | M | Person 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 | |
| 147 | 172 | Motto | M | A 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 | |
| 148 | 49 | Mule | M | Coin struck from two dies (Obverse and Reverse) not intended to be used together. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 149 | 120 | Nisi Dominus Frustra | N | Meaning: 'It is vain without the Lord'. The Motto of Edinburgh. | 2021-11-29 09:27:06 | |
| 150 | 115 | No Me Impune Lacessit | N | Meaning: 'No one provokes me with impunity'. The Motto of the Order of the Thistle | 2021-11-29 09:27:06 | |
| 151 | 50 | Notaphily | N | The study of banknotes and paper money. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 152 | 51 | Numismatic | N | Relating to coin collecting. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 153 | 219 | Numismatist | N | <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 | |
| 154 | 52 | Obverse | O | The front of the coin, i.e. 'heads'. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 155 | 210 | Orichalcum | O | Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage. | 2022-02-28 18:23:24 | |
| 156 | 55 | Overstrike | O | Usually a defect caused by a die striking a coin that already has been struck. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 157 | 57 | Patina | P | Surface 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 | |
| 158 | 56 | Pattern | P | Coin struck from official dies but not intended for circulation, such as for demonstration or specimen test purposes only. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 159 | 58 | PGCS | P | Professional Coin Grading Service, a leading third-party coin grading service located in USA. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 | |
| 160 | 59 | Piedfort | P | A coin struck on a blank that is thicker than normal, usually twice as thick. Example: A Piedfort £2 is a £2 coin that is twice as thick. Increases the weight of high value metal coins like silver. | 2021-11-22 11:43:20 |