Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Universal Rarity Scale
Explanation: A collectibles rarity information scale developed in 1998 by 21 major collectibles experts in order to both define rarity within their individual markets and allow collectors and dealers from different collectibles markets to more easily communicate with one another. The Universal Rarity Scale is a 10 point scale. The least rare collectible items are those where more than 10,000 examples are estimated to exist. These items are designated 'UR1' and are described as 'readily available.' The rarest items are those where only one example is known to exist. These rarities are designated 'UR10' and are described as 'unique.'

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54419  13.92%
Silver Clad 31499  8.06%
Coin Silver 23584  6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22438  5.74%
BN 21980  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21202  5.42%
RB 20335  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17594  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17219  4.40%
Reeded Edge 16324  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16291  4.17%
PQ 15090  3.86%
Rarity 14945  3.82%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14917  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14907  3.81%
Incuse 14074  3.60%
Coin drop 13831  3.54%
High Relief 13800  3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13358  3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13072  3.34%