Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 1126919 search inquires.

Random title: 2 by 2
Explanation: Nickname for a typical holder for one coin. Measures 2 inches by 2 inches. Often made of cardboard with a clear mylar material in the center. Cardboard 2x2s are not the best way to store coins for the long term

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56093  13.23%
Silver Clad 32985  7.78%
Coin Silver 25062  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23985  5.66%
BN 23535  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22483  5.30%
RB 21990  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18970  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18921  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17802  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17609  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17025  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16983  4.00%
Rarity 16856  3.97%
PQ 16528  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16218  3.82%
Incuse 15559  3.67%
Coin drop 15407  3.63%
High Relief 15180  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14923  3.52%