Specie /(?)/

Spe·ci·e

Specie

abl.
  1. 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].

Phrases & Compounds
In specie
in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.

Specie

n.
  1. Coin; hard money.