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- Eye appeal
The aesthetic effect a coin has on its viewer. Although quite subjective, like any form of art, that which constitutes eye appeal is generally agreed upon by most experienced numismatists.
- Eagle
A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars. Along with the dollar, the eagle was the basis of the U.S. currency system from 1792 through 1971.
- Expiry Date
The last date on which an option can be exercised.
- Edge device
Letters or emblems on the edge of a coin. Examples would be the stars and lettering on the edge of Saint-Gaudens double eagles.
- Environmental damage
Corrosion-effect seen on a coin that has been exposed to the elements. The damage may range from minor dulling to severe pitting.
- Exercise
The exercise by an option holder of his right to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at the agreed strike price.
- European Style
An option which can only be exercised on the expiry date.
- Emission sequence
The order in which die states are struck. Also, the die use sequence for a particular issue.
- Expert
A specialist in a particular numismatic area. (i.e. A gold expert, a Morgan Dollar expert, a CC-Mint expert, etc.)
- Exotic Options
The generic term for the more sophisticated option strategies which have features over and above basic option contracts.
- Eliasberg
Short for Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., who was the only collector ever to assemble a complete collection of United States coins.
- Error
A numismatic item that unintentionally varies from the norm. Overdates and overmintmarks are not considered errors since they were done intentionally. Other die-cutting "mistakes" are considered errors. Double dies, planchet clips, and off-metal strikings are also considered errors.
- ED
Acronym for environmental damage.
- Elements
The various devices and emblems seen on coins.
- Engraver
The person responsible for the design and/or punches used to craft a coin.
- Edge
The third side of a coin. It may be reeded, ornamented, or plain.
- Eagle
The first legal tender US gold coin first minted in 1795 with a face value of US$10. It is 900 fine with a fine gold content of 0.515 troy ounces.
- Essai
Term for trial or pattern strikings. The anglicized version is essay and literally means a test or trial.
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