Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54895 13.73%
Silver Clad 31900 7.98%
Coin Silver 23972 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22880 5.72%
BN 22445 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21537 5.39%
RB 20850 5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17984 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17671 4.42%
Reeded Edge 16736 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16652 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15678 3.92%
Rarity 15502 3.88%
PQ 15500 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15280 3.82%
Incuse 14558 3.64%
Coin drop 14277 3.57%
High Relief 14197 3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13835 3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13509 3.38%