Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Exergue
Explanation: The lower part of a coin or medal, usually divided from the field by a line (an exergual line) and often containing the date, mintmark or engraver's initial(s)

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55877 13.30%
Silver Clad 32780 7.80%
Coin Silver 24839 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23761 5.66%
BN 23342 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22281 5.30%
RB 21791 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18764 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18756 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17584 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17396 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16858 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16696 3.98%
Rarity 16617 3.96%
PQ 16335 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16032 3.82%
Incuse 15354 3.66%
Coin drop 15175 3.61%
High Relief 14988 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14719 3.50%