Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random term: Bar

Explanation: A non-numismatic form of precious metal bullion, usually an 'ingot' shaped as a rectangle. Gold and silver bars vary in size from 1 gram up to thousands of ounces

Most popular coin terms

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Silver Clad 1026  13.09%
PR (PR60, PR70) 618  7.88%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 596  7.60%
BN 485  6.19%
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 474  6.05%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 470  6.00%
Encapsulated Coin 372  4.75%
Deep Mirror Prooflike (DPML) 359  4.58%
Reeded Edge 350  4.46%
RB 345  4.40%
PF (PF60, PF70) 339  4.32%
MS (MS60-MS70) 334  4.26%
Obverse or Face side 306  3.90%
Reverse Cameo 291  3.71%
Coin Silver 265  3.38%
Buffing (whizzed) 251  3.20%
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) 249  3.18%
RD 246  3.14%
Clad Coinage 242  3.09%
Hard Times Tokens 221  2.82%

Author: Ioannis Androulakis