Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 976948 search inquires.

Random title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54766  13.79%
Silver Clad 31768  8.00%
Coin Silver 23857  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22750  5.73%
BN 22300  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21436  5.40%
RB 20683  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17865  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17526  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16604  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16550  4.17%
PQ 15399  3.88%
Rarity 15346  3.87%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15251  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15179  3.82%
Incuse 14421  3.63%
Coin drop 14139  3.56%
High Relief 14079  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13680  3.45%
Obverse or Face side 13391  3.37%