Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Universal Rarity Scale
Explanation: A collectibles rarity information scale developed in 1998 by 21 major collectibles experts in order to both define rarity within their individual markets and allow collectors and dealers from different collectibles markets to more easily communicate with one another. The Universal Rarity Scale is a 10 point scale. The least rare collectible items are those where more than 10,000 examples are estimated to exist. These items are designated 'UR1' and are described as 'readily available.' The rarest items are those where only one example is known to exist. These rarities are designated 'UR10' and are described as 'unique.'

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54797  13.77%
Silver Clad 31806  7.99%
Coin Silver 23887  6.00%
Slabbed Coins 22780  5.73%
BN 22330  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21457  5.39%
RB 20721  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17890  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17556  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16635  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16573  4.17%
PQ 15420  3.88%
Rarity 15379  3.87%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15279  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15203  3.82%
Incuse 14451  3.63%
Coin drop 14175  3.56%
High Relief 14104  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13712  3.45%
Obverse or Face side 13414  3.37%