Alloy
A combination of two or more metals
GLOSSARY
Glossary
Commonly used terms in auctions
Alloy
A combination of two or more metals
Annealing
The heating (and cooling) of a die or planchet to soften the metal before preparation of the die or striking of the coin.
Annealing
The heating (and cooling) of a die or planchet to soften the metal before preparation of the die or striking of the coin.
Artificial Patina
The color added by heat or chemical treatment.
Artificial Patina
The color added by heat or chemical treatment.
Authentication
The process of determining genuineness.
Authentication
The process of determining genuineness.
Beaded Border
Small round devices around the edge of a coin.
Beaded Border
Small round devices around the edge of a coin.
Blended
An element of a coin such as the date, design or lettering that has worn into another element or the surrounding field.
Blended
An element of a coin such as the date, design or lettering that has worn into another element or the surrounding field.
Brilliant
Untoned. With no tarnish or oxidation.
Brilliant
Untoned. With no tarnish or oxidation.
Brilliant Proof
A particular type of proof coin that has a full mirror surface in the fields.
Brilliant Proof
A particular type of proof coin that has a full mirror surface in the fields.
Brilliant Uncirculated
A generic term for any coin that has not been in circulation.
Brilliant Uncirculated
A generic term for any coin that has not been in circulation.
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