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What is a Coin Flan?

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Definition: The flan is the cast metal disc onto which the ancient coin was struck. The term flan refers specifically to ancient coins. For the modern coin equivalent, see planchet.
Examples: The disc of metal than an ancient coin is struck on is called the flan.

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