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)	35181	13.78%
Silver Clad	25722	10.08%
BN	16005	6.27%
Encapsulated Coin	15463	6.06%
Slabbed Coins	14431	5.65%
RB	14427	5.65%
Coin Silver	12078	4.73%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	11792	4.62%
Reeded Edge	11142	4.36%
PF (PF60, PF70)	11135	4.36%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	10905	4.27%
PQ	9703	3.80%
MS (MS60-MS70)	9651	3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70)	9339	3.66%
High Relief	8985	3.52%
Incuse	8458	3.31%
Obverse or Face side	8367	3.28%
Rarity	7863	3.08%
Reverse Cameo	7294	2.86%
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)	7282	2.85%