Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Manilla
Explanation: An ingot of metal often copper formed into an armband and used as money, mainly in parts of west Africa

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56273 13.17%
Silver Clad 33148 7.76%
Coin Silver 25243 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24154 5.65%
BN 23692 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22641 5.30%
RB 22165 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19135 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19041 4.45%
Reeded Edge 17959 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17746 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17167 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17162 4.02%
Rarity 17073 3.99%
PQ 16682 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16346 3.82%
Incuse 15724 3.68%
Coin drop 15608 3.65%
High Relief 15337 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15100 3.53%