Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Piedfort
Explanation: A specially struck coin which is much thicker and heavier than normal, often exactly twice the normal weight. From French, literally means heavy weight

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56094 13.23%
Silver Clad 32985 7.78%
Coin Silver 25066 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23987 5.66%
BN 23535 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22486 5.30%
RB 21993 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18971 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18922 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17805 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17609 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17026 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16983 4.00%
Rarity 16857 3.97%
PQ 16529 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16222 3.82%
Incuse 15561 3.67%
Coin drop 15407 3.63%
High Relief 15180 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14924 3.52%