Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lintmarks
Explanation: Small incuse or incised marks on the surface of a Proof or Uncirculated coin caused by stray hairs, threads, and the like adhering to the die after it was wiped with an oil rag

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 5.38%
RB 20872 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17992 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17688 4.42%
Reeded Edge 16747 4.18%
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%