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The Coin
Collecting Dictionary
Welcome to the Coin Collecting Dictionary. Here you will find the
terms, definitions, etc. that are unique to our
beloved hobby. Simply click on the letter
below to bring you to all the terms and
definitions for that letter.
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Hammer Die
Hammer Die is referred to as the top die.
In the production of a coin, a coin is struck by
two dies. The hammer die is the top
die that is placed on top of the coin blank and
struck. Years ago this was done with a hammer.
See "anvil
die" and "die".
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