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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Oldhoopster, post: 2719332, member: 84179&quot;]In any field of study, there is a certain set of terminology that is accepted and used to provide a clear understanding of the topic under discussion.&nbsp; You would never see shorthand references such as “funny bone” or “pinkie” in JAMA or The Lancet and I don’t think a Marine drill sergeant or would teach a recruit “how to shoot his gun”.&nbsp;&nbsp; The field of Numismatics is similar.&nbsp; I might tell a small child that he has a nice, shiny penny, but I would describe the coin as a mint state 2017 cent if I were giving a presentation at a local coin club.</p><p><br /></p><p>Internet forums do not require the formality of professional presentations or publications; they are more of a discussion between friends and colleagues.&nbsp; I don’t feel it’s appropriate to correct minor typos (shouldn’t this be: typographical errors?) or grammar mistakes (I sure make my share), but we should use the standard terminology to help with consistency.&nbsp; A post asking, “what’s my penny worth?” doesn’t require a drawn out explanation on why it’s a cent, but if someone has enough experience to ask about a “double die”, I think they would be interested in learning the correct term. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, I believe there is value in pointing out (in a nice sort of way) the correct numismatic terminology in CT posts, when appropriate.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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