Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: BM
Explanation: The designation BM refers to 'Branch Mint,' meaning any US Mint other than Philadelphia. You will usually find this designation used to describe Branch Mint Proof coins, such as the 1879-O BM Proof Morgan dollar, 1893-CC BM Proof Morgan dollar, etc

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54990 13.69%
Silver Clad 31979 7.96%
Coin Silver 24058 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22961 5.72%
BN 22540 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21605 5.38%
RB 20961 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18055 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17772 4.42%
Reeded Edge 16807 4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16725 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15768 3.93%
Rarity 15609 3.89%
PQ 15588 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15342 3.82%
Incuse 14636 3.64%
Coin drop 14351 3.57%
High Relief 14277 3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13925 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13604 3.39%