Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lettering
Explanation: Any inscription or legend on any part of the coin, including the rim or edge, usully excluding lettering which forms the main design such as a cypher or monogram

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 41943 13.27%
Silver Clad 28441 9.00%
Coin Silver 20523 6.49%
Slabbed Coins 18746 5.93%
BN 18483 5.85%
Encapsulated Coin 17818 5.64%
RB 17168 5.43%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 14028 4.44%
PF (PF60, PF70) 13884 4.39%
Reeded Edge 13413 4.24%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 13110 4.15%
PQ 12065 3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 11887 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 11751 3.72%
High Relief 11019 3.48%
Incuse 10998 3.48%
Rarity 10838 3.43%
Coin drop 10372 3.28%
Obverse or Face side 10260 3.24%
Reverse Cameo 9438 2.98%