Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Gouges
Explanation: Heavy marks on a coin where the metal was gouged out from coming in contact with something. Typically worse than 'contact marks' or 'bag marks'

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 53404 14.33%
Silver Clad 30669 8.23%
Coin Silver 22681 6.09%
Slabbed Coins 21530 5.78%
BN 20944 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20374 5.47%
RB 19333 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16717 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16265 4.37%
Reeded Edge 15475 4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15412 4.14%
PQ 14214 3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14081 3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14044 3.77%
Rarity 13805 3.71%
Incuse 13113 3.52%
High Relief 12953 3.48%
Coin drop 12936 3.47%
Reverse Cameo 12382 3.32%
Obverse or Face side 12246 3.29%