Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Field
Explanation: Flat, undetailed part of the surface of a coin between the raised designs, including the date. Quantity of the field is very important to numismatists as an aid to grading coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55466 13.54%
Silver Clad 32370 7.90%
Coin Silver 24473 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23374 5.71%
BN 22962 5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 21958 5.36%
RB 21410 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18428 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18140 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17223 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17053 4.16%
Rarity 16174 3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16149 3.94%
PQ 15964 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15707 3.83%
Incuse 15006 3.66%
Coin drop 14784 3.61%
High Relief 14639 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14316 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 14061 3.43%