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) 54704  13.81%
Silver Clad 31731  8.01%
Coin Silver 23813  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22686  5.73%
BN 22245  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21392  5.40%
RB 20621  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17832  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17473  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16559  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16509  4.17%
PQ 15355  3.88%
Rarity 15285  3.86%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15190  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15125  3.82%
Incuse 14363  3.63%
Coin drop 14093  3.56%
High Relief 14035  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13632  3.44%
Obverse or Face side 13347  3.37%