Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random term: Sterling Silver

Explanation: Silver that is .925 fine or possessive silver content of 92.5%

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Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	26021	14.07%
Silver Clad	20609	11.14%
BN	12750	6.89%
Encapsulated Coin	11734	6.34%
RB	10406	5.63%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	9016	4.87%
Slabbed Coins	8549	4.62%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	8345	4.51%
Coin Silver	8279	4.48%
Reeded Edge	8079	4.37%
PF (PF60, PF70)	7468	4.04%
PQ	6791	3.67%
PR (PR60, PR70)	6631	3.58%
Obverse or Face side	6448	3.49%
MS (MS60-MS70)	6429	3.48%
High Relief	6384	3.45%
Reverse Cameo	5448	2.95%
Rarity	5334	2.88%
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)	5188	2.80%
Clad Coinage	4971	2.69%