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) 55843 13.32%
Silver Clad 32750 7.81%
Coin Silver 24806 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23728 5.66%
BN 23316 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22251 5.31%
RB 21755 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18729 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18726 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17559 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17369 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16832 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16644 3.97%
Rarity 16583 3.95%
PQ 16297 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16012 3.82%
Incuse 15325 3.65%
Coin drop 15142 3.61%
High Relief 14958 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14687 3.50%