Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 998235 search inquires.

Random title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54926  13.71%
Silver Clad 31931  7.97%
Coin Silver 24004  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22917  5.72%
BN 22476  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21567  5.39%
RB 20892  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18008  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17704  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16761  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16678  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15707  3.92%
Rarity 15538  3.88%
PQ 15534  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15303  3.82%
Incuse 14588  3.64%
Coin drop 14306  3.57%
High Relief 14228  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13863  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13541  3.38%