Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Press
Explanation: The compression machine which is used to stamp or strike a coin

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54909  13.72%
Silver Clad 31911  7.97%
Coin Silver 23983  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22894  5.72%
BN 22461  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21549  5.39%
RB 20872  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17992  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17688  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16747  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16665  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15696  3.92%
PQ 15520  3.88%
Rarity 15516  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15286  3.82%
Incuse 14572  3.64%
Coin drop 14288  3.57%
High Relief 14208  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13846  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13520  3.38%