SPECIE

coinage, mintage, specie, metal money

(noun) coins collectively

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

specie (uncountable)

Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.

Money, especially in the form of coins made from precious metal, that has an intrinsic value; coinage.

Etymology 2

Noun

specie (plural species)

(proscribed) singular of species.

Usage notes

• Although in wide use, this is universally considered by prescriptive references to be an error.

Anagrams

• pieces

Source: Wiktionary

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Spe"ci*e,

Definition: abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form. "[The king] expects a return in specie from them" [i. e., kindness for kindness]. Dryden. In specie (Law), in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.

Spe"cie, n. Etym: [Formed as a singular from species, in sense 5.]

Definition: Coin; hard money.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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