Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Castaing machine
Explanation: A device invented by French engineer Jean Castaing, which added the edge lettering and devices to early U.S. coins before they were struck. This machine was used until close collar dies were introduced which applied the edge device in the striking process

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54695  13.82%
Silver Clad 31721  8.01%
Coin Silver 23802  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22674  5.73%
BN 22230  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21380  5.40%
RB 20608  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17821  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17461  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16550  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16500  4.17%
PQ 15344  3.88%
Rarity 15274  3.86%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15179  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15113  3.82%
Incuse 14353  3.63%
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High Relief 14026  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13618  3.44%
Obverse or Face side 13338  3.37%