Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Universal Rarity Scale
Explanation: A collectibles rarity information scale developed in 1998 by 21 major collectibles experts in order to both define rarity within their individual markets and allow collectors and dealers from different collectibles markets to more easily communicate with one another. The Universal Rarity Scale is a 10 point scale. The least rare collectible items are those where more than 10,000 examples are estimated to exist. These items are designated 'UR1' and are described as 'readily available.' The rarest items are those where only one example is known to exist. These rarities are designated 'UR10' and are described as 'unique.'

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55229 13.61%
Silver Clad 32186 7.93%
Coin Silver 24275 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23193 5.71%
BN 22773 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21799 5.37%
RB 21233 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18237 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17969 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17029 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16896 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15951 3.93%
Rarity 15917 3.92%
PQ 15795 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15530 3.83%
Incuse 14846 3.66%
Coin drop 14570 3.59%
High Relief 14466 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14150 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13877 3.42%