Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Abrasions
Explanation: Light rubbing or scuffing from friction, coin where another coin or object has slid across or bumped the coin. It can also be caused by the coin sliding in a holder or coin drawer and it is not as deep or noticeable as bag marks. It is usually found on the high parts of a coin or in the open fields (background)

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55677  13.45%
Silver Clad 32593  7.87%
Coin Silver 24685  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23583  5.70%
BN 23176  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22140  5.35%
RB 21612  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18606  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18524  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17423  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17252  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16467  3.98%
Rarity 16399  3.96%
PQ 16164  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15889  3.84%
Incuse 15188  3.67%
Coin drop 14998  3.62%
High Relief 14835  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14540  3.51%
Obverse or Face side 14245  3.44%