Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Universal Rarity Scale
Explanation: A collectibles rarity information scale developed in 1998 by 21 major collectibles experts in order to both define rarity within their individual markets and allow collectors and dealers from different collectibles markets to more easily communicate with one another. The Universal Rarity Scale is a 10 point scale. The least rare collectible items are those where more than 10,000 examples are estimated to exist. These items are designated 'UR1' and are described as 'readily available.' The rarest items are those where only one example is known to exist. These rarities are designated 'UR10' and are described as 'unique.'

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55742  13.43%
Silver Clad 32663  7.87%
Coin Silver 24734  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23637  5.69%
BN 23236  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22185  5.35%
RB 21664  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18646  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18591  4.48%
Reeded Edge 17474  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17293  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16520  3.98%
Rarity 16468  3.97%
PQ 16213  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15933  3.84%
Incuse 15234  3.67%
Coin drop 15055  3.63%
High Relief 14880  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 14602  3.52%
Obverse or Face side 14288  3.44%