Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: First Strike
Explanation: An unofficial term referring to a coin struck shortly after a new die is put into use. Such coins often have prooffike surfaces and resemble proof, in certain (but not all) characteristics. Resurfaced previously-used dies sometimes also have these characteristics

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56145 13.20%
Silver Clad 33035 7.77%
Coin Silver 25126 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24051 5.66%
BN 23585 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22533 5.30%
RB 22044 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19031 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18957 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17848 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17648 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17069 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17043 4.01%
Rarity 16933 3.98%
PQ 16578 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16266 3.83%
Incuse 15612 3.67%
Coin drop 15478 3.64%
High Relief 15227 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14985 3.52%