Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Original Roll
Explanation: A group of coins that were wrapped in paper wrappers at the time of their production. In early days coins were shipped to banks in cloth bags or kegs. Some time later they were shipped in rolls. Silver coins stored in rolls will often have toning on and near the edges but not in the center. Some coins stored in rolls will have fewer marks than those stored or transported in bags or kegs. The number of coins in a roll may vary by denomination and time of issuance. Typically there are 50 cents in a roll, 40 nickels, 50 dimes, 40 quarters, 20 halves, 20 silver and Eisenhower dollars, and sometimes 25 SBA or Sacajewea dollars

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54564  13.87%
Silver Clad 31613  8.04%
Coin Silver 23698  6.02%
Slabbed Coins 22560  5.73%
BN 22101  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21290  5.41%
RB 20483  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17709  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17345  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16443  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16397  4.17%
PQ 15227  3.87%
Rarity 15124  3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15070  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15008  3.81%
Incuse 14226  3.62%
Coin drop 13959  3.55%
High Relief 13915  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13488  3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13207  3.36%