Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Field
Explanation: Flat, undetailed part of the surface of a coin between the raised designs, including the date. Quantity of the field is very important to numismatists as an aid to grading coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55855 13.31%
Silver Clad 32755 7.81%
Coin Silver 24814 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23735 5.66%
BN 23324 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22257 5.31%
RB 21761 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18736 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18730 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17563 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17376 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16839 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16654 3.97%
Rarity 16588 3.95%
PQ 16305 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16015 3.82%
Incuse 15329 3.65%
Coin drop 15148 3.61%
High Relief 14963 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14692 3.50%