Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Brilliant
Explanation: Untoned, without tarnish or oxidation, preserved with original cartwheel (frosty) or prooflike lustre. A copper coin is considered brilliant if it retains full original red. A silver, nickel or gold coin is usually considered brilliant in the absence of toning or oxidation (although it may have some spots or light toning hues about the periphery) and its original lustre is considerable intact

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54215  13.99%
Silver Clad 31336  8.09%
Coin Silver 23410  6.04%
Slabbed Coins 22240  5.74%
BN 21781  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21042  5.43%
RB 20129  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17436  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17044  4.40%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16149  4.17%
Reeded Edge 16141  4.16%
PQ 14906  3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14755  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14755  3.81%
Rarity 14727  3.80%
Incuse 13885  3.58%
High Relief 13642  3.52%
Coin drop 13634  3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13175  3.40%
Obverse or Face side 12909  3.33%