Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56275  13.16%
Silver Clad 33155  7.75%
Coin Silver 25250  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24162  5.65%
BN 23696  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22648  5.30%
RB 22170  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19141  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19047  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17966  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17756  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17175  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17166  4.02%
Rarity 17077  3.99%
PQ 16689  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16355  3.83%
Incuse 15730  3.68%
Coin drop 15618  3.65%
High Relief 15344  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15106  3.53%