Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Capped Bust
Explanation: A term describing any of the various incarnations of the head of Miss Liberty represented on early U.S. coins by a bust with a floppy cap. This design is credited to John Reich

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56041 13.25%
Silver Clad 32941 7.79%
Coin Silver 24999 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23934 5.66%
BN 23489 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22439 5.30%
RB 21941 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18919 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18875 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17755 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17552 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16992 4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16912 4.00%
Rarity 16802 3.97%
PQ 16477 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16166 3.82%
Incuse 15506 3.66%
Coin drop 15348 3.63%
High Relief 15131 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14865 3.51%