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Coin Devices - What are the Devices on a Coin?

By Susan Headley, About.com

Definition: The devices on a coin are the images that are raised up (or incused) during striking, such as the portrait, eagle, famous building, etc. Sometimes the term device is used to mean the mint mark or inscription, but usually the more specific term is used instead. Technically, any raised or incuse design element is a device.
Examples: The various depictions of American Indians on U.S. coins are my favorite coin devices.

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