Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Hammered
Explanation: A method or producing coins by holding a blank coin between two dies, and hitting the upper die with a hammer, usually with a single blow. Most ancient and medieval coins were produced by hammering. Later coins were made by the more efficient use of specialised machinery, and are usually known as milled coins

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55042  13.67%
Silver Clad 32021  7.95%
Coin Silver 24117  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23018  5.72%
BN 22604  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21655  5.38%
RB 21020  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18110  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17823  4.43%
Reeded Edge 16862  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16771  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15815  3.93%
Rarity 15672  3.89%
PQ 15637  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15396  3.82%
Incuse 14691  3.65%
Coin drop 14416  3.58%
High Relief 14332  3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13984  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13691  3.40%