Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Frost
Explanation: An intense lustre (not mirror-like) caused by striking a coin with sandblasted dies, often used in reference to proof coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56140 13.21%
Silver Clad 33029 7.77%
Coin Silver 25118 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24047 5.66%
BN 23583 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22528 5.30%
RB 22035 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19015 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18956 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17843 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17646 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17062 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17034 4.01%
Rarity 16924 3.98%
PQ 16571 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16262 3.83%
Incuse 15603 3.67%
Coin drop 15469 3.64%
High Relief 15222 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14974 3.52%