Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random term: Roll

Explanation: A group of coins in the same denomination in a paper wrapper package by banks, dealers, or the US Mint. Sometimes a roll is put into a plastic coin tube. The number of coins in a roll depend on the denomination. For US Cents there are 50 in a roll, nickels- 40, dimes- 50, quarters- 40, halves- 20, dollars- 25

Most popular coin terms

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Silver Clad 1040 13.09%
PR (PR60, PR70) 629 7.92%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 600 7.55%
BN 492 6.19%
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 481 6.06%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 475 5.98%
Encapsulated Coin 378 4.76%
Deep Mirror Prooflike (DPML) 363 4.57%
Reeded Edge 353 4.44%
RB 351 4.42%
PF (PF60, PF70) 346 4.36%
MS (MS60-MS70) 337 4.24%
Obverse or Face side 310 3.90%
Reverse Cameo 294 3.70%
Coin Silver 269 3.39%
Buffing (whizzed) 254 3.20%
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) 252 3.17%
RD 250 3.15%
Clad Coinage 246 3.10%
Hard Times Tokens 223 2.81%

Author: Ioannis Androulakis