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) 54708  13.81%
Silver Clad 31733  8.01%
Coin Silver 23816  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22691  5.73%
BN 22254  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21394  5.40%
RB 20629  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17835  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17478  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16564  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16513  4.17%
PQ 15358  3.88%
Rarity 15290  3.86%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15195  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15130  3.82%
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Obverse or Face side 13350  3.37%