Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Brassage
Explanation: The production or labour cost of coins, possibly from the french word bras meaning arm, as coins were originally hand hammered, and minters needed a strong arm

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Slabbed Coins 21073 5.81%
BN 20435 5.63%
Encapsulated Coin 19933 5.49%
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PF (PF60, PF70) 15734 4.34%
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