Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Universal Rarity Scale
Explanation: A collectibles rarity information scale developed in 1998 by 21 major collectibles experts in order to both define rarity within their individual markets and allow collectors and dealers from different collectibles markets to more easily communicate with one another. The Universal Rarity Scale is a 10 point scale. The least rare collectible items are those where more than 10,000 examples are estimated to exist. These items are designated 'UR1' and are described as 'readily available.' The rarest items are those where only one example is known to exist. These rarities are designated 'UR10' and are described as 'unique.'

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55617  13.47%
Silver Clad 32513  7.87%
Coin Silver 24628  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23525  5.70%
BN 23094  5.59%
Encapsulated Coin 22081  5.35%
RB 21558  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18549  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18473  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17372  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17197  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16413  3.98%
Rarity 16327  3.95%
PQ 16118  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15843  3.84%
Incuse 15135  3.67%
Coin drop 14936  3.62%
High Relief 14784  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14465  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14195  3.44%