Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 981123 search inquires.

Random title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54797  13.78%
Silver Clad 31806  8.00%
Coin Silver 23887  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22780  5.73%
BN 22330  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21457  5.40%
RB 20721  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17890  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17556  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16635  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16573  4.17%
PQ 15420  3.88%
Rarity 15379  3.87%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15279  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15203  3.82%
Incuse 14451  3.63%
Coin drop 14175  3.56%
High Relief 14104  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13712  3.45%
Obverse or Face side 13414  3.37%