Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Die
Explanation: An engraved metal punch used to strike coins; A usually cylindrical piece of steel bearing at one end the incuse design of one side of a coin (except for coins with incuse detail, where the die details are in relief)

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56104  13.22%
Silver Clad 32994  7.77%
Coin Silver 25081  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24001  5.66%
BN 23551  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22496  5.30%
RB 22004  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18980  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18931  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17814  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17616  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17036  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16995  4.00%
Rarity 16868  3.97%
PQ 16540  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16234  3.83%
Incuse 15573  3.67%
Coin drop 15427  3.63%
High Relief 15191  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14939  3.52%