Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Field
Explanation: Flat, undetailed part of the surface of a coin between the raised designs, including the date. Quantity of the field is very important to numismatists as an aid to grading coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 53573  14.27%
Silver Clad 30794  8.20%
Coin Silver 22834  6.08%
Slabbed Coins 21664  5.77%
BN 21102  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20493  5.46%
RB 19506  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16853  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16429  4.38%
Reeded Edge 15586  4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15543  4.14%
PQ 14356  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14202  3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14178  3.78%
Rarity 14016  3.73%
Incuse 13270  3.53%
High Relief 13074  3.48%
Coin drop 13060  3.48%
Reverse Cameo 12520  3.33%
Obverse or Face side 12365  3.29%