Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random term: DDR

Explanation: Doubled Die Reverse: Type of die variety

Most popular coin terms

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Silver Clad 1022  13.05%
PR (PR60, PR70) 618  7.89%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 596  7.61%
BN 483  6.17%
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 473  6.04%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 469  5.99%
Encapsulated Coin 372  4.75%
Deep Mirror Prooflike (DPML) 359  4.58%
Reeded Edge 349  4.45%
RB 345  4.40%
PF (PF60, PF70) 339  4.33%
MS (MS60-MS70) 334  4.26%
Obverse or Face side 306  3.91%
Reverse Cameo 290  3.70%
Coin Silver 262  3.34%
Buffing (whizzed) 251  3.20%
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) 249  3.18%
RD 245  3.13%
Clad Coinage 241  3.08%
Hard Times Tokens 221  2.82%

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