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

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54106 14.03%
Silver Clad 31257 8.11%
Coin Silver 23328 6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22165 5.75%
BN 21676 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20974 5.44%
RB 20042 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17351 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16937 4.39%
Reeded Edge 16069 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16051 4.16%
PQ 14829 3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14689 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14671 3.81%
Rarity 14620 3.79%
Incuse 13795 3.58%
High Relief 13559 3.52%
Coin drop 13545 3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13062 3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12834 3.33%