Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Alteration
Explanation: The tampering with a feature of a coin's surface such as the date, mint mark, etc. to give it the appearance of being another date, mint mark or variety; Intentional modification of a coin after the minting process. An illegal practice

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54215 14.00%
Silver Clad 31336 8.09%
Coin Silver 23410 6.04%
Slabbed Coins 22240 5.74%
BN 21781 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21042 5.43%
RB 20129 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17436 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17044 4.40%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16149 4.17%
Reeded Edge 16141 4.17%
PQ 14906 3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14755 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14755 3.81%
Rarity 14727 3.80%
Incuse 13885 3.58%
High Relief 13642 3.52%
Coin drop 13634 3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13175 3.40%
Obverse or Face side 12909 3.33%