Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Capped Bust
Explanation: A term describing any of the various incarnations of the head of Miss Liberty represented on early U.S. coins by a bust with a floppy cap. This design is credited to John Reich

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56126 13.22%
Silver Clad 33016 7.77%
Coin Silver 25099 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24021 5.66%
BN 23559 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22512 5.30%
RB 22017 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18993 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18944 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17827 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17627 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17051 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17010 4.01%
Rarity 16891 3.98%
PQ 16554 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16245 3.83%
Incuse 15589 3.67%
Coin drop 15449 3.64%
High Relief 15207 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14955 3.52%