Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Cartwheel

Explanation: The pattern of light reflected by flow lines of mint state coins, resembling spokes of a wheel; Name given to the British pennies and twopences of 1797 due to their unusually broad rims

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Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	55403	13.56%
Silver Clad	32319	7.91%
Coin Silver	24412	5.98%
Slabbed Coins	23326	5.71%
BN	22900	5.61%
Encapsulated Coin	21903	5.36%
RB	21356	5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18377	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18090	4.43%
Reeded Edge	17157	4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17003	4.16%
Rarity	16112	3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16085	3.94%
PQ	15903	3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15660	3.83%
Incuse	14961	3.66%
Coin drop	14714	3.60%
High Relief	14578	3.57%
Reverse Cameo	14262	3.49%
Obverse or Face side	14009	3.43%