Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected term: BN

Explanation: Brown: Color grade for uncirculated copper coins

Most popular coin terms

Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	32977	13.86%
Silver Clad	24581	10.33%
BN	15281	6.42%
Encapsulated Coin	14682	6.17%
RB	13359	5.61%
Slabbed Coins	13032	5.48%
Coin Silver	11168	4.69%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	11127	4.68%
Reeded Edge	10432	4.38%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	10297	4.33%
PF (PF60, PF70)	10037	4.22%
PQ	8911	3.74%
MS (MS60-MS70)	8910	3.74%
PR (PR60, PR70)	8488	3.57%
High Relief	8352	3.51%
Obverse or Face side	7960	3.35%
Incuse	7362	3.09%
Rarity	7259	3.05%
Reverse Cameo	6889	2.90%
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)	6792	2.85%