Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55293 13.59%
Silver Clad 32235 7.92%
Coin Silver 24325 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23256 5.71%
BN 22817 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21837 5.37%
RB 21283 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18299 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18011 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17070 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16937 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16003 3.93%
Rarity 15990 3.93%
PQ 15831 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15584 3.83%
Incuse 14893 3.66%
Coin drop 14628 3.59%
High Relief 14518 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14195 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13932 3.42%