Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: High Points
Explanation: Areas of highest relief in a coin design. The first small parts to show evidence of wear or abrasion, and also the last areas to strike up fully

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 37506 13.34%
Silver Clad 26827 9.54%
Coin Silver 18994 6.75%
BN 16867 6.00%
Encapsulated Coin 16273 5.79%
Slabbed Coins 15891 5.65%
RB 15442 5.49%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 12590 4.48%
PF (PF60, PF70) 12222 4.35%
Reeded Edge 12004 4.27%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 11716 4.17%
PQ 10494 3.73%
MS (MS60-MS70) 10401 3.70%
PR (PR60, PR70) 10286 3.66%
High Relief 9677 3.44%
Incuse 9597 3.41%
Coin drop 8926 3.17%
Obverse or Face side 8899 3.16%
Rarity 8609 3.06%
Reverse Cameo 7958 2.83%