Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Basal Value
Explanation: The value base from which Dr. William H. Sheldon's 70-point grade/price system started; this lowest-grade price was one dollar for the 1794 large cent upon which he based his system

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 53501  14.30%
Silver Clad 30736  8.22%
Coin Silver 22771  6.09%
Slabbed Coins 21601  5.77%
BN 21016  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20439  5.46%
RB 19424  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16798  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16360  4.37%
Reeded Edge 15538  4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15484  4.14%
PQ 14292  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14146  3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14113  3.77%
Rarity 13895  3.71%
Incuse 13193  3.53%
High Relief 13024  3.48%
Coin drop 12997  3.47%
Reverse Cameo 12441  3.33%
Obverse or Face side 12311  3.29%