Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Die Number
Explanation: Usually a small mark in the form of a number on a die, and therefore any coins struck from it, to show which die produced the coin. Probably used in experiments to determine the best form of treatment in the production of dies. Dies are expensive to produce, but can frequently break or wear causing delays and extra cost in production of coins

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55554  13.50%
Silver Clad 32464  7.89%
Coin Silver 24575  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23457  5.70%
BN 23036  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22033  5.35%
RB 21502  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18501  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18316  4.45%
Reeded Edge 17320  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17142  4.17%
Rarity 16263  3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16246  3.95%
PQ 16057  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15786  3.84%
Incuse 15081  3.66%
Coin drop 14880  3.62%
High Relief 14732  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14410  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14150  3.44%