Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Hammer Die
Explanation: Top die. The hammer die is the top die that is placed on top of the coin blank and struck. Years ago this was done with a hammer

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 47312 13.33%
Silver Clad 29852 8.41%
Coin Silver 21864 6.16%
Slabbed Coins 20743 5.85%
BN 20117 5.67%
Encapsulated Coin 19586 5.52%
RB 18547 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 15815 4.46%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15397 4.34%
Reeded Edge 14674 4.14%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14580 4.11%
PQ 13485 3.80%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13302 3.75%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13263 3.74%
Rarity 12817 3.61%
Incuse 12315 3.47%
High Relief 12237 3.45%
Coin drop 11905 3.35%
Reverse Cameo 11563 3.26%
Obverse or Face side 11483 3.24%