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) 54695  13.81%
Silver Clad 31721  8.01%
Coin Silver 23802  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22674  5.73%
BN 22230  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21380  5.40%
RB 20608  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17821  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17461  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16550  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16500  4.17%
PQ 15344  3.88%
Rarity 15274  3.86%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15179  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15113  3.82%
Incuse 14353  3.63%
Coin drop 14081  3.56%
High Relief 14026  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13618  3.44%
Obverse or Face side 13338  3.37%