Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: OMM
Explanation: Over MintMark: Two different mintmarks involved (versus RPM, which is the same mintmark punched more than once). Type of die variety

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54414  13.92%
Silver Clad 31495  8.06%
Coin Silver 23581  6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22434  5.74%
BN 21975  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21200  5.42%
RB 20328  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17590  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17216  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16321  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16288  4.17%
PQ 15082  3.86%
Rarity 14937  3.82%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14916  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14904  3.81%
Incuse 14064  3.60%
Coin drop 13828  3.54%
High Relief 13798  3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13357  3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13070  3.34%