Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Diameter
Explanation: The dimension of a coin across its widest part in a line through its centre. Non-circular coins may have more than one value for their diameter

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55140 13.64%
Silver Clad 32107 7.94%
Coin Silver 24187 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23118 5.72%
BN 22688 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21723 5.37%
RB 21138 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18175 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17903 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16940 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16837 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15887 3.93%
Rarity 15813 3.91%
PQ 15715 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15467 3.82%
Incuse 14775 3.65%
Coin drop 14493 3.58%
High Relief 14399 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14067 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13792 3.41%