Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Striations
Explanation: Thin, light raised lines on the surface of a coin, caused by excessive polishing of the die

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55893 13.30%
Silver Clad 32800 7.80%
Coin Silver 24853 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23774 5.66%
BN 23355 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22297 5.30%
RB 21806 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18778 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18767 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17608 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17413 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16874 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16721 3.98%
Rarity 16637 3.96%
PQ 16350 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16047 3.82%
Incuse 15372 3.66%
Coin drop 15195 3.62%
High Relief 15002 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14740 3.51%