Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Collar
Explanation: A device present in a coining press to restrict the outward flow of metal during striking and to put the design, if any, on the edge of the coin

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56152 13.20%
Silver Clad 33042 7.77%
Coin Silver 25131 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24055 5.66%
BN 23588 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22537 5.30%
RB 22048 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19040 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18961 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17853 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17655 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17077 4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17053 4.01%
Rarity 16941 3.98%
PQ 16585 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16268 3.82%
Incuse 15622 3.67%
Coin drop 15485 3.64%
High Relief 15233 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14987 3.52%