Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 1034393 search inquires.

Random title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55241 13.60%
Silver Clad 32194 7.93%
Coin Silver 24280 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23200 5.71%
BN 22776 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21802 5.37%
RB 21237 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18242 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17974 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17033 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16902 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15963 3.93%
Rarity 15926 3.92%
PQ 15797 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15539 3.83%
Incuse 14850 3.66%
Coin drop 14575 3.59%
High Relief 14475 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14152 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13881 3.42%