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Numismatics

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

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Numismatics

re-strike

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin struck from genuine dies at a date later than the original issue. Some of the 1804 US Silver Dollars were restrikes.

punch mark

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin struck from 'punching' the coin with symbols or seal. Ex: Five Punch Marked coins of ancient India. Punch Marks generally represent animals, tree, hills, and human figures. These coins were ...

mule

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin struck from two dies never intended to be used together.

certified coin

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin that has been graded and authenticated by one of numerous independent grading services.

uncirculated

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin that has never been used, thus retaining all or most of its original luster.

raw

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin that has not been encapsulated by any coin grading service.

filler

Hobbies; Numismatics

Coin that is very worn and/or damaged, but may still be included in a collection if it is a Key Coin.

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