Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Flow Lines
Explanation: Microscopic linear marks on a coin surface caused by the movement of metal under striking pressure (usually outward flow of metal)

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55389 13.56%
Silver Clad 32312 7.91%
Coin Silver 24407 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23319 5.71%
BN 22894 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21896 5.36%
RB 21352 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18375 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18085 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17151 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16997 4.16%
Rarity 16099 3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16080 3.94%
PQ 15896 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15654 3.83%
Incuse 14958 3.66%
Coin drop 14701 3.60%
High Relief 14570 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14259 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 14003 3.43%