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) 54895  13.73%
Silver Clad 31900  7.98%
Coin Silver 23972  6.00%
Slabbed Coins 22880  5.72%
BN 22445  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21537  5.39%
RB 20850  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17984  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17671  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16736  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16652  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15678  3.92%
Rarity 15502  3.88%
PQ 15500  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15280  3.82%
Incuse 14558  3.64%
Coin drop 14277  3.57%
High Relief 14197  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13835  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13509  3.38%