Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54190 14.00%
Silver Clad 31325 8.09%
Coin Silver 23394 6.04%
Slabbed Coins 22231 5.74%
BN 21762 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21029 5.43%
RB 20114 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17419 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17022 4.40%
Reeded Edge 16128 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16118 4.16%
PQ 14887 3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14742 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14738 3.81%
Rarity 14709 3.80%
Incuse 13873 3.58%
High Relief 13623 3.52%
Coin drop 13616 3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13139 3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12897 3.33%