Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Parentheses "(1968S)"
Explanation: Parentheses are placed around all or part of a date and/or mintmark if the date of the coin is known, but none or only part of the date actually appears on the coin. May also be used if only part of the date's digits show. For example: An off center coin with 19(72) listed as it's date means a coin is struck off center and the 19 of the date shows but none or only a portion of the 72 appears

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55587  13.48%
Silver Clad 32490  7.88%
Coin Silver 24604  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23497  5.70%
BN 23071  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22064  5.35%
RB 21532  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18530  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18435  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17345  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17172  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16372  3.97%
Rarity 16295  3.95%
PQ 16087  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15814  3.84%
Incuse 15111  3.67%
Coin drop 14913  3.62%
High Relief 14762  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14437  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14173  3.44%