Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Counterstamp
Explanation: A design, group of letters, or other mark stamped on a coin for special identification or advertising purposes. Counterstamped coins are graded the way regular (uncounterstamped) coins are, but the nature and condition of the counterstamp must also be described

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56217 13.18%
Silver Clad 33097 7.76%
Coin Silver 25196 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24107 5.65%
BN 23648 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22595 5.30%
RB 22108 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19088 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19004 4.45%
Reeded Edge 17915 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17705 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17123 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17120 4.01%
Rarity 17016 3.99%
PQ 16640 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16312 3.82%
Incuse 15680 3.68%
Coin drop 15550 3.65%
High Relief 15288 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 15046 3.53%