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Numismatics

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

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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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