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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