Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Explanation: The compression machine which is used to stamp or strike a coin

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 38319 13.11%
Silver Clad 27350 9.36%
Coin Silver 19536 6.68%
BN 17371 5.94%
Slabbed Coins 16774 5.74%
Encapsulated Coin 16765 5.74%
RB 16014 5.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 13069 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 12795 4.38%
Reeded Edge 12497 4.28%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 12201 4.17%
PQ 10981 3.76%
MS (MS60-MS70) 10918 3.74%
PR (PR60, PR70) 10783 3.69%
High Relief 10105 3.46%
Incuse 10079 3.45%
Coin drop 9441 3.23%
Rarity 9393 3.21%
Obverse or Face side 9376 3.21%
Reverse Cameo 8480 2.90%