Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: OMM
Explanation: Over MintMark: Two different mintmarks involved (versus RPM, which is the same mintmark punched more than once). Type of die variety

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55093 13.65%
Silver Clad 32068 7.94%
Coin Silver 24153 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23078 5.72%
BN 22649 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21689 5.37%
RB 21089 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18143 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17865 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16903 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16809 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15853 3.93%
Rarity 15761 3.90%
PQ 15677 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15437 3.82%
Incuse 14740 3.65%
Coin drop 14456 3.58%
High Relief 14365 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14032 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13745 3.41%