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) 53792  14.17%
Silver Clad 30987  8.16%
Coin Silver 23036  6.07%
Slabbed Coins 21878  5.76%
BN 21345  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20683  5.45%
RB 19737  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17057  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16642  4.38%
Reeded Edge 15787  4.16%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15762  4.15%
PQ 14540  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14407  3.80%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14377  3.79%
Rarity 14281  3.76%
Incuse 13483  3.55%
Coin drop 13270  3.50%
High Relief 13263  3.49%
Reverse Cameo 12742  3.36%
Obverse or Face side 12556  3.31%