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Hobbies

Regularly undertaken activities for pastime and leisure such as collection of themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, etc.

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luster

Hobbies; Numismatics

Appearance of a coin's ability to reflect light; brilliance. Percentage of the original mint luster is one of the factors in determining grades of "Mint State" coins.

electrum

Hobbies; Numismatics

Artificial or naturally occurring mixture of gold and silver used in some of the world's first coinage.

designer

Hobbies; Numismatics

Artist or creator of a coin's design.

reverse

Hobbies; Numismatics

Back or tails side of the coin. Opposite of 'Obverse'.

field

Hobbies; Numismatics

Background area of a coin not used for a design or inscription.

flan

Hobbies; Numismatics

Blank metal piece before striking, also called a planchet or blank.

planchet

Hobbies; Numismatics

Blank prepared piece of metal on which the coin is struck.

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