Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Hammered
Explanation: A method or producing coins by holding a blank coin between two dies, and hitting the upper die with a hammer, usually with a single blow. Most ancient and medieval coins were produced by hammering. Later coins were made by the more efficient use of specialised machinery, and are usually known as milled coins

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 39661 13.14%
Silver Clad 27785 9.20%
Coin Silver 19900 6.59%
BN 17809 5.90%
Slabbed Coins 17679 5.86%
Encapsulated Coin 17191 5.70%
RB 16469 5.46%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 13448 4.46%
PF (PF60, PF70) 13292 4.40%
Reeded Edge 12863 4.26%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 12568 4.16%
PQ 11408 3.78%
MS (MS60-MS70) 11310 3.75%
PR (PR60, PR70) 11183 3.70%
High Relief 10478 3.47%
Incuse 10465 3.47%
Rarity 9943 3.29%
Coin drop 9798 3.25%
Obverse or Face side 9721 3.22%
Reverse Cameo 8860 2.94%