Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Upsetting Mill
Explanation: Machine used in coin production to raise the rim on both sides of a blank (planchet)

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55005 13.69%
Silver Clad 31997 7.96%
Coin Silver 24080 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22980 5.72%
BN 22555 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21624 5.38%
RB 20979 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18074 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17786 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16826 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16738 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15785 3.93%
Rarity 15625 3.89%
PQ 15603 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15361 3.82%
Incuse 14654 3.65%
Coin drop 14377 3.58%
High Relief 14298 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13942 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13625 3.39%