Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Brilliant
Explanation: Untoned, without tarnish or oxidation, preserved with original cartwheel (frosty) or prooflike lustre. A copper coin is considered brilliant if it retains full original red. A silver, nickel or gold coin is usually considered brilliant in the absence of toning or oxidation (although it may have some spots or light toning hues about the periphery) and its original lustre is considerable intact

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55831  13.32%
Silver Clad 32738  7.81%
Coin Silver 24799  5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23721  5.66%
BN 23307  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22241  5.31%
RB 21741  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18717  4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18717  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17549  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17358  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16825  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16631  3.97%
Rarity 16570  3.95%
PQ 16293  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16003  3.82%
Incuse 15312  3.65%
Coin drop 15134  3.61%
High Relief 14949  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14675  3.50%