Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Hammer Die
Explanation: Top die. The hammer die is the top die that is placed on top of the coin blank and struck. Years ago this was done with a hammer

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55301 13.58%
Silver Clad 32247 7.92%
Coin Silver 24336 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23261 5.71%
BN 22827 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21848 5.37%
RB 21292 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18309 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18019 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17081 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16941 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16014 3.93%
Rarity 16005 3.93%
PQ 15846 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15592 3.83%
Incuse 14907 3.66%
Coin drop 14635 3.59%
High Relief 14526 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14203 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13941 3.42%