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Interchangeable numismatic terms that are used to describe coins
MFeld
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When reading posts on this forum, I see quite a few numismatic terms that are used interchangeably. And most of them actually mean the same thing. 
Here’s one that came to mind for me yesterday: business strike/circulation strike
For anyone who cares to do so, please post any that occur to you.
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Uncirculated/ Mint State
uncirculated/mint state
problem coin/details coin
B&M/LCS
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Detailed/Damaged
dentils/denticles
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money/cash
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"Red Rocket"
I was looking for interchangeable numismatic terms, not merely unrelated words that rhymed.😉
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toning/patina/oxidation
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Ricko agrees.
Dave Biwers refused to call it XF. I finally learned to write XF rather than EF.
Wait....are you buying or selling?
You forgot tarnish.
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And as my wife would say, rust, though that is metal-specific and not really applicable to most US coins. But the dies can rust and give a different effect on the coins...
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Artificial Toning/Questionable Toning
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verdigris/green stuff on coins
Slider and Gem. Same thing. Just depends on if you’re buying or selling.
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EF vs XF, Coins value vs Bullion prices
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Or stain
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I think Ricko might have added "tarnish".
Uncirculated/Burnished
Edited to Add:
These two terms are used interchangeably to describe a present-day Mint offering.
They do not, however, mean exactly the same thing.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but to me there is maybe a subtle difference.
I think of "business strike" as sort of a method of manufacture for things like mint sets, blue pack Ikes, etc. which were not intended for circulation.
But of course it can also be used for circulation coins. But I'm not sure I'd use "circulation strike" for mint sets or uncirculated Ikes.
Minor point, if at all.
Face value & Denomination.
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Melt value & Bullion value.
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Counterfeit & Fake.
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Fleur de coin/MS (gem?)
Brilliant/White
Crust/Color
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Moose/Monster
DC/UC
dreck/widget ?
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ANA LM, LSCC, EAC, FUN
I think that’s a good point and I like that distinction.
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Sorry but “crust” isn’t necessarily synonymous with color or toning. It’s a particular type/depth of toning. So many toned coins aren’t crusty.
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Error/PMD new useage.
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Uncirculated/As struck
Should be noted that “As struck” is fairly widely used in Europe
Details/Faults
Bullseye/ Target
World/Foreign
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…those terms can be used for underwear too. Just sayin’ 🤪😂
Although I already knew that threads, here, could take unanticipated twists and turns, I must say, I didn’t anticipate that underwear would become part of this discussion.😮
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I’m guessing that laundry detergent will be next.
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