Like all collectibles, the rare coin market has its own terms and slang. The following is a brief definition and explanation
of the most frequently used coin collecting terms.
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Lingo for "J"
Jefferson nickel
The Felix Schlag designed five-cent coin first struck from 1938 to date.
