Numismatic definitions
Like most fields of expertise, numismatics has its own lingo. Find the numismatic definition of a term by entering it in the field below.
Plugged Coins
Coins struck predominantly in one metal, but containing a small plug of another. This curious practice may be found in the farthings of Charles II (1684-85) and the halfpence or farthings of James II (1685-87), which were struck in tin, with a copper plug, to defeat forgers.
