Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lustre
Explanation: The glossy mint bloom on the surface of an Uncirculated coin. Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored. Coin lustre is affected by wear, handling, polishing of dies or planchets, exposure to Chemicals, humidity and temperature

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55373  13.57%
Silver Clad 32302  7.91%
Coin Silver 24386  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23311  5.71%
BN 22886  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21891  5.36%
RB 21339  5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18364  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18071  4.43%
Reeded Edge 17143  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16990  4.16%
Rarity 16086  3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16064  3.94%
PQ 15891  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15642  3.83%
Incuse 14947  3.66%
Coin drop 14694  3.60%
High Relief 14564  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14251  3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13991  3.43%