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) 56395  13.13%
Silver Clad 33255  7.74%
Coin Silver 25344  5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24264  5.65%
BN 23796  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22739  5.29%
RB 22256  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19257  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19129  4.45%
Reeded Edge 18066  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17849  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17281  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17265  4.02%
Rarity 17183  4.00%
PQ 16789  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16437  3.83%
Incuse 15826  3.68%
Coin drop 15716  3.66%
High Relief 15442  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15210  3.54%