Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lintmarks
Explanation: Small incuse or incised marks on the surface of a Proof or Uncirculated coin caused by stray hairs, threads, and the like adhering to the die after it was wiped with an oil rag

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54202 14.00%
Silver Clad 31327 8.09%
Coin Silver 23401 6.04%
Slabbed Coins 22232 5.74%
BN 21767 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21031 5.43%
RB 20116 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17423 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17025 4.40%
Reeded Edge 16132 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16126 4.17%
PQ 14890 3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14745 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14742 3.81%
Rarity 14713 3.80%
Incuse 13877 3.58%
High Relief 13627 3.52%
Coin drop 13621 3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13143 3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12902 3.33%