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Numismatic definitions

Like most fields of expertise, numismatics has its own lingo. Find the numismatic definition of a term by entering it in the field below.

Issue year

The major, or most important, coin in a particular series. The key coin is usually the lowest-mintage coin and/or the most expensive coin in a particular set.

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