Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lustre
Explanation: The glossy mint bloom on the surface of an Uncirculated coin. Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored. Coin lustre is affected by wear, handling, polishing of dies or planchets, exposure to Chemicals, humidity and temperature

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55594  13.48%
Silver Clad 32492  7.88%
Coin Silver 24611  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23505  5.70%
BN 23079  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22068  5.35%
RB 21537  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18535  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18443  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17351  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17175  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16386  3.97%
Rarity 16311  3.95%
PQ 16102  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15817  3.83%
Incuse 15118  3.67%
Coin drop 14922  3.62%
High Relief 14768  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14442  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14180  3.44%