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) 54589  13.86%
Silver Clad 31630  8.03%
Coin Silver 23717  6.02%
Slabbed Coins 22577  5.73%
BN 22114  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21306  5.41%
RB 20497  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17733  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17363  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16462  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16411  4.17%
PQ 15247  3.87%
Rarity 15144  3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15092  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15028  3.81%
Incuse 14242  3.62%
Coin drop 13991  3.55%
High Relief 13931  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13503  3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13229  3.36%