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) 55117 13.64%
Silver Clad 32094 7.94%
Coin Silver 24181 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23103 5.72%
BN 22676 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21705 5.37%
RB 21123 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18164 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17889 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16926 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16823 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15878 3.93%
Rarity 15799 3.91%
PQ 15696 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15457 3.82%
Incuse 14761 3.65%
Coin drop 14481 3.58%
High Relief 14384 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14055 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13776 3.41%