Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 924989 search inquires.

Random title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54103  14.03%
Silver Clad 31251  8.11%
Coin Silver 23322  6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22162  5.75%
BN 21667  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20970  5.44%
RB 20039  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17340  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16933  4.39%
Reeded Edge 16064  4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16047  4.16%
PQ 14823  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14685  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14668  3.80%
Rarity 14613  3.79%
Incuse 13787  3.58%
High Relief 13554  3.52%
Coin drop 13541  3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13055  3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12829  3.33%