Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55802 13.33%
Silver Clad 32719 7.81%
Coin Silver 24782 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23696 5.66%
BN 23287 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22223 5.31%
RB 21714 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18701 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18694 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17524 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17338 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16804 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16610 3.97%
Rarity 16543 3.95%
PQ 16263 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15983 3.82%
Incuse 15292 3.65%
Coin drop 15112 3.61%
High Relief 14935 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14655 3.50%