Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Parentheses "(1968S)"
Explanation: Parentheses are placed around all or part of a date and/or mintmark if the date of the coin is known, but none or only part of the date actually appears on the coin. May also be used if only part of the date's digits show. For example: An off center coin with 19(72) listed as it's date means a coin is struck off center and the 19 of the date shows but none or only a portion of the 72 appears

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56291  13.15%
Silver Clad 33165  7.75%
Coin Silver 25265  5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24179  5.65%
BN 23707  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22659  5.30%
RB 22177  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19152  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19057  4.45%
Reeded Edge 17986  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17763  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17187  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17173  4.01%
Rarity 17091  3.99%
PQ 16703  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16366  3.82%
Incuse 15746  3.68%
Coin drop 15632  3.65%
High Relief 15359  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15124  3.53%