Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)
Explanation: Grade: Although very rarely seen, these are attainable grades, since Specimens and Proofs are generally double struck on specially prepared, polished blanks using specially prepared dies on a slow, high pressure press, and the pieces are immediately hand picked off the press with gloved hands and carefully placed in protective holders.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 37632 13.31%
Silver Clad 26916 9.52%
Coin Silver 19071 6.75%
BN 16930 5.99%
Encapsulated Coin 16332 5.78%
Slabbed Coins 15966 5.65%
RB 15509 5.49%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 12661 4.48%
PF (PF60, PF70) 12303 4.35%
Reeded Edge 12075 4.27%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 11787 4.17%
PQ 10550 3.73%
MS (MS60-MS70) 10473 3.70%
PR (PR60, PR70) 10355 3.66%
High Relief 9737 3.44%
Incuse 9664 3.42%
Coin drop 8995 3.18%
Obverse or Face side 8959 3.17%
Rarity 8707 3.08%
Reverse Cameo 8030 2.84%