Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Error
Explanation: Any unintentional deviation in the minting process resulting in one or more coins with a different appearance than intended

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54167 14.01%
Silver Clad 31311 8.10%
Coin Silver 23377 6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22216 5.75%
BN 21738 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21013 5.43%
RB 20099 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17399 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17001 4.40%
Reeded Edge 16111 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16096 4.16%
PQ 14871 3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14733 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14716 3.81%
Rarity 14685 3.80%
Incuse 13853 3.58%
High Relief 13608 3.52%
Coin drop 13594 3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13122 3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12881 3.33%