Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Field
Explanation: Flat, undetailed part of the surface of a coin between the raised designs, including the date. Quantity of the field is very important to numismatists as an aid to grading coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55812 13.32%
Silver Clad 32731 7.81%
Coin Silver 24794 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23712 5.66%
BN 23304 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22234 5.31%
RB 21731 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18711 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18709 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17539 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17349 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16817 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16622 3.97%
Rarity 16561 3.95%
PQ 16285 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15997 3.82%
Incuse 15303 3.65%
Coin drop 15123 3.61%
High Relief 14943 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14670 3.50%