Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Double Die
Explanation: A dubious term sometimes intended to mean a doubled die coin and sometimes indicating machine doubling (because there is often a substantial difference in value between the two, a savvy buyer will be sure to determine which case is true for any coin described as such); A die with doubled device details, letters and/or numerals resulting from any of several possible differences between the multiple hub impressions during its manufacture; a coin struck from such a die

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BN 23445  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22384  5.30%
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PF (PF60, PF70) 18867  4.47%
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Reeded Edge 17699  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17505  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16954  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16849  3.99%
Rarity 16747  3.97%
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MS (MS60-MS70) 16126  3.82%
Incuse 15465  3.66%
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