Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Basal Value
Explanation: The value base from which Dr. William H. Sheldon's 70-point grade/price system started; this lowest-grade price was one dollar for the 1794 large cent upon which he based his system

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54979  13.70%
Silver Clad 31977  7.97%
Coin Silver 24052  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22957  5.72%
BN 22530  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21601  5.38%
RB 20949  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18051  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17762  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16806  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16715  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15753  3.92%
Rarity 15600  3.89%
PQ 15585  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15335  3.82%
Incuse 14630  3.64%
Coin drop 14347  3.57%
High Relief 14270  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13916  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13594  3.39%