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

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56104  13.22%
Silver Clad 32994  7.77%
Coin Silver 25081  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24001  5.66%
BN 23551  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22496  5.30%
RB 22004  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18980  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18931  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17814  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17616  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17036  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16995  4.00%
Rarity 16868  3.97%
PQ 16540  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16234  3.83%
Incuse 15573  3.67%
Coin drop 15427  3.64%
High Relief 15191  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14939  3.52%