Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Die Number
Explanation: Usually a small mark in the form of a number on a die, and therefore any coins struck from it, to show which die produced the coin. Probably used in experiments to determine the best form of treatment in the production of dies. Dies are expensive to produce, but can frequently break or wear causing delays and extra cost in production of coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55917  13.29%
Silver Clad 32826  7.80%
Coin Silver 24889  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23813  5.66%
BN 23388  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22327  5.30%
RB 21838  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18816  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18791  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17642  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17446  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16903  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16768  3.98%
Rarity 16663  3.96%
PQ 16376  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16074  3.82%
Incuse 15401  3.66%
Coin drop 15222  3.62%
High Relief 15025  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14767  3.51%