Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,212 terms across 12 categories.

5 terms in Coins & Currency starting with “V” · page 1 of 1

1. varietyCoins & Currency
   A variety refers to a specific, identifiable difference in a coin's design, minting, or composition compared to the standard or most common version of that coin. These differences can range from minor variations in lette
2. variety errorCoins & Currency
   A variety error refers to a deviation from the standard minting process of a coin. These are unintentional flaws, such as doubled dies, off-center strikes, or unusual metal composition, that occur during production. For
3. variety in strikeCoins & Currency
   This refers to subtle or significant differences in how a coin was struck, even if the core design and metal composition are identical. These variations can include minor shifts in minting die alignment, slight variation
4. variety strikeCoins & Currency
   A variety strike refers to a subtle or significant difference in the minting process of a coin compared to the standard or most common version. These variations can involve slight shifts in die alignment, minor errors in
5. variety typeCoins & Currency
   This refers to a specific, identifiable difference in the design, minting, or composition of a coin that distinguishes it from the standard issue. These variations can be minor, such as a slight shift in the die alignmen