Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lustre
Explanation: The glossy mint bloom on the surface of an Uncirculated coin. Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored. Coin lustre is affected by wear, handling, polishing of dies or planchets, exposure to Chemicals, humidity and temperature

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54450  13.91%
Silver Clad 31534  8.05%
Coin Silver 23612  6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22468  5.74%
BN 22014  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21229  5.42%
RB 20373  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17623  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17245  4.40%
Reeded Edge 16352  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16320  4.17%
PQ 15117  3.86%
Rarity 14991  3.83%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14951  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14934  3.81%
Incuse 14107  3.60%
Coin drop 13865  3.54%
High Relief 13831  3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13399  3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13103  3.35%