Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: P
Explanation: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania): Mintmark, 1942-45 (5c only), 1979- (all but 1c). Sometimes denotes absence of mintmark

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56373 13.14%
Silver Clad 33236 7.74%
Coin Silver 25327 5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24246 5.65%
BN 23778 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22727 5.30%
RB 22242 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19238 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19113 4.45%
Reeded Edge 18052 4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17832 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17264 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17246 4.02%
Rarity 17166 4.00%
PQ 16771 3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16422 3.83%
Incuse 15813 3.68%
Coin drop 15709 3.66%
High Relief 15422 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15190 3.54%