Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Die Number
Explanation: Usually a small mark in the form of a number on a die, and therefore any coins struck from it, to show which die produced the coin. Probably used in experiments to determine the best form of treatment in the production of dies. Dies are expensive to produce, but can frequently break or wear causing delays and extra cost in production of coins

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55340  13.58%
Silver Clad 32264  7.92%
Coin Silver 24354  5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23281  5.71%
BN 22853  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21866  5.36%
RB 21318  5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18334  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18044  4.43%
Reeded Edge 17107  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16960  4.16%
Rarity 16044  3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16038  3.93%
PQ 15864  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15610  3.83%
Incuse 14923  3.66%
Coin drop 14662  3.60%
High Relief 14538  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14224  3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13960  3.43%