Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54126  14.02%
Silver Clad 31271  8.10%
Coin Silver 23337  6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22179  5.75%
BN 21687  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20982  5.44%
RB 20051  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17357  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16948  4.39%
Reeded Edge 16075  4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16063  4.16%
PQ 14838  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14698  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14680  3.80%
Rarity 14642  3.79%
Incuse 13812  3.58%
High Relief 13569  3.52%
Coin drop 13555  3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13081  3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12842  3.33%