Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Grade
Explanation: One of several terms summarizing the overall condition of a coin or other numismatic item. It describes the amount of wear that a coin has received and the less it is, the more valuable it is generally. Two popular grading guides are Photograde and the ANA Grading Guide. Both use a scale system from 1 to 70 measuring coins from About Good -3 to Mint State Uncirculated- 70; the process of evaluation leading to assignment of a grade

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55872  13.31%
Silver Clad 32775  7.81%
Coin Silver 24830  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23753  5.66%
BN 23333  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22271  5.30%
RB 21780  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18754  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18751  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17576  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17389  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16852  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16684  3.97%
Rarity 16612  3.96%
PQ 16327  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16025  3.82%
Incuse 15347  3.66%
Coin drop 15167  3.61%
High Relief 14981  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14712  3.50%