\Spe"ci*e\,
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. [Formed as a singular from species, in
sense 5.]
Coin; hard money.