Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lustre
Explanation: The glossy mint bloom on the surface of an Uncirculated coin. Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored. Coin lustre is affected by wear, handling, polishing of dies or planchets, exposure to Chemicals, humidity and temperature

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55005  13.68%
Silver Clad 31999  7.96%
Coin Silver 24080  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22980  5.72%
BN 22555  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21625  5.38%
RB 20980  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18077  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17787  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16829  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16740  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15785  3.93%
Rarity 15629  3.89%
PQ 15603  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15362  3.82%
Incuse 14654  3.65%
Coin drop 14379  3.58%
High Relief 14300  3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13942  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13628  3.39%