Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Original Toning
Explanation: Having natural surfaces resulting from long exposure to ordinary environmental conditions; uncleaned

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55567 13.49%
Silver Clad 32474 7.88%
Coin Silver 24586 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23472 5.70%
BN 23050 5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22044 5.35%
RB 21518 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18511 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18417 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17332 4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17153 4.16%
Rarity 16273 3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16256 3.95%
PQ 16065 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15798 3.84%
Incuse 15092 3.66%
Coin drop 14889 3.62%
High Relief 14743 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14421 3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14161 3.44%