Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Original Roll
Explanation: A group of coins that were wrapped in paper wrappers at the time of their production. In early days coins were shipped to banks in cloth bags or kegs. Some time later they were shipped in rolls. Silver coins stored in rolls will often have toning on and near the edges but not in the center. Some coins stored in rolls will have fewer marks than those stored or transported in bags or kegs. The number of coins in a roll may vary by denomination and time of issuance. Typically there are 50 cents in a roll, 40 nickels, 50 dimes, 40 quarters, 20 halves, 20 silver and Eisenhower dollars, and sometimes 25 SBA or Sacajewea dollars

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56259  13.17%
Silver Clad 33136  7.76%
Coin Silver 25228  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24141  5.65%
BN 23679  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22625  5.30%
RB 22153  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19119  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19028  4.45%
Reeded Edge 17944  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17735  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17154  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17152  4.02%
Rarity 17052  3.99%
PQ 16675  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16331  3.82%
Incuse 15707  3.68%
Coin drop 15592  3.65%
High Relief 15321  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15085  3.53%