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) 55910 13.29%
Silver Clad 32822 7.80%
Coin Silver 24878 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23801 5.66%
BN 23378 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22318 5.30%
RB 21827 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18810 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18784 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17634 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17434 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16893 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16754 3.98%
Rarity 16659 3.96%
PQ 16367 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16065 3.82%
Incuse 15396 3.66%
Coin drop 15215 3.62%
High Relief 15020 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14754 3.51%