Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random 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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Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	53827	14.14%
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Slabbed Coins	21917	5.76%
BN	21393	5.62%
Encapsulated Coin	20725	5.45%
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Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	15799	4.15%
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