Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Typical Mint State (MS-60)
Explanation: Grade: The surfaces of an MS-60 coin will often have what is typically described as a "baggy" look, with a numerous "bag marks" or "hits" of varying sizes depending on the softness of the coin''s metal. There is, however, no wear on the surfaces of the coin.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54928  13.71%
Silver Clad 31932  7.97%
Coin Silver 24005  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22917  5.72%
BN 22476  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21568  5.39%
RB 20895  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18009  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17705  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16763  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16679  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15707  3.92%
Rarity 15540  3.88%
PQ 15534  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15303  3.82%
Incuse 14589  3.64%
Coin drop 14307  3.57%
High Relief 14229  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13865  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13543  3.38%