Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Typical Mint State (MS-60)
Explanation: Grade: The surfaces of an MS-60 coin will often have what is typically described as a "baggy" look, with a numerous "bag marks" or "hits" of varying sizes depending on the softness of the coin''s metal. There is, however, no wear on the surfaces of the coin.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54541 13.88%
Silver Clad 31598 8.04%
Coin Silver 23683 6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22535 5.73%
BN 22078 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21274 5.41%
RB 20459 5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17678 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17317 4.41%
Reeded Edge 16424 4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16374 4.17%
PQ 15204 3.87%
Rarity 15087 3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15033 3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14993 3.82%
Incuse 14200 3.61%
Coin drop 13937 3.55%
High Relief 13893 3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13463 3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13181 3.35%