Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 1061181 search inquires.

Random title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55489  13.52%
Silver Clad 32394  7.90%
Coin Silver 24505  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23391  5.70%
BN 22984  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 21972  5.36%
RB 21438  5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18447  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18159  4.43%
Reeded Edge 17251  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17072  4.16%
Rarity 16200  3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16175  3.94%
PQ 15985  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15722  3.83%
Incuse 15024  3.66%
Coin drop 14807  3.61%
High Relief 14660  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14340  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14088  3.43%