Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Counterstamp
Explanation: A design, group of letters, or other mark stamped on a coin for special identification or advertising purposes. Counterstamped coins are graded the way regular (uncounterstamped) coins are, but the nature and condition of the counterstamp must also be described

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54419 13.92%
Silver Clad 31499 8.06%
Coin Silver 23584 6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22438 5.74%
BN 21980 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21202 5.42%
RB 20335 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17594 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17219 4.40%
Reeded Edge 16324 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16291 4.17%
PQ 15090 3.86%
Rarity 14945 3.82%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14917 3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14907 3.81%
Incuse 14074 3.60%
Coin drop 13831 3.54%
High Relief 13800 3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13358 3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13072 3.34%