Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: PVC
Explanation: Poly Vinyl Chloride: An ingredient of soft plastic 'flip' coin holders which will damage coins over time

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56170 13.20%
Silver Clad 33053 7.77%
Coin Silver 25138 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24066 5.66%
BN 23593 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22546 5.30%
RB 22059 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19050 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18972 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17866 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17662 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17084 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17066 4.01%
Rarity 16956 3.98%
PQ 16591 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16278 3.83%
Incuse 15629 3.67%
Coin drop 15493 3.64%
High Relief 15246 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14998 3.52%