Numismatic Glossary - I
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Mintmark for the city of Limoges (French coins), Calcutta, India (Australian copper coins 1916-1918), Bombay, India (Australian copper coins 1943, British gold coins 1918)
Mintmark for the city of Limoges (French coins), Calcutta, India (Australian copper coins 1916-1918), Bombay, India (Australian copper coins 1943, British gold coins 1918)
IA
Acronym for Improperly Annealed.
Acronym for Improperly Annealed.
impaired proof
A Proof coin that grades less than PR-60; a circulated Proof.
A Proof coin that grades less than PR-60; a circulated Proof.
incomplete strike
A coin that is missing design detail because of a problem during the striking process. The incompleteness may be due to insufficient striking pressure or improperly spaced dies.
A coin that is missing design detail because of a problem during the striking process. The incompleteness may be due to insufficient striking pressure or improperly spaced dies.
incuse design
The intaglio design used on Indian Head quarter eagles and half eagles. These coins were struck from dies which had fields recessed, so that the devices – the areas usually raised – were recessed on the coins themselves. This was an experiment to try to deter counterfeiting and improve wearing quality.
The intaglio design used on Indian Head quarter eagles and half eagles. These coins were struck from dies which had fields recessed, so that the devices – the areas usually raised – were recessed on the coins themselves. This was an experiment to try to deter counterfeiting and improve wearing quality.
Indian cent
Common name for an Indian Head cent.
Common name for an Indian Head cent.
Indian Head cent
Those James Longacre design cents struck from 1859 until 1909. From 1859 until mid-1864, these were composed of copper-nickel alloy, while those struck mid-1864 to 1909 were struck in bronze.
Those James Longacre design cents struck from 1859 until 1909. From 1859 until mid-1864, these were composed of copper-nickel alloy, while those struck mid-1864 to 1909 were struck in bronze.
Indian Head eagle
The Saint-Gaudens designed ten-dollar gold coin struck from 1907 until 1933.
The Saint-Gaudens designed ten-dollar gold coin struck from 1907 until 1933.
Indian penny
Slang for an Indian Head cent.
Slang for an Indian Head cent.
Intrinsic value
The value of the metal(s) contained in a numismatic item. The United States issues contained their intrinsic value in metal until 1933 for gold coins and 1964 for silver coins. Today's "sandwich" coins are termed fiat currency.
The value of the metal(s) contained in a numismatic item. The United States issues contained their intrinsic value in metal until 1933 for gold coins and 1964 for silver coins. Today's "sandwich" coins are termed fiat currency.
investor
An individual who buys numismatic items strictly for profit, not caring to complete a set or particular collection.
An individual who buys numismatic items strictly for profit, not caring to complete a set or particular collection.
Iraimbilanja
A minor currency unit of Madagascar, equivalent to the old French colonial franc and worth 1/5th of an ariary.
A minor currency unit of Madagascar, equivalent to the old French colonial franc and worth 1/5th of an ariary.
iridescence
A "glow" displayed by a coin, often gleaming through light pastel colors.
A "glow" displayed by a coin, often gleaming through light pastel colors.
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