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Numismatics

The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

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Numismatics

engraver

Hobbies; Numismatics

Person who cuts the image of a design onto a die.

slab

Hobbies; Numismatics

Plastic case containing a coin that has been graded and encapsulated.

doubloon

Hobbies; Numismatics

Popular name of a Spanish gold coin originally valued at 4 dollars. The formal term was "2 escudos".

hub

Hobbies; Numismatics

Positive-image punch that impresses the coin's design onto a die.

bullion

Hobbies; Numismatics

Precious metals (platinum, gold and silver) in the form of bars, ingots or plate, or where quantity is considered as a valuation. Also refers to coins whose market value is determined by metallic ...

blank

Hobbies; Numismatics

Prepared disk of metal on which the coin design will be stamped. Also called a 'planchet' or 'flan'. In practice, 'Blank' is also referred to the un-struck or flat side of a uniface coin or medal.

legend

Hobbies; Numismatics

Principal inscription on a coin.

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