Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Collar
Explanation: A device present in a coining press to restrict the outward flow of metal during striking and to put the design, if any, on the edge of the coin

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 52641 14.55%
Silver Clad 30151 8.33%
Coin Silver 22159 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21030 5.81%
BN 20393 5.64%
Encapsulated Coin 19882 5.49%
RB 18808 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16177 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15685 4.33%
Reeded Edge 14956 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14901 4.12%
PQ 13730 3.79%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13594 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13559 3.75%
Rarity 13190 3.64%
Incuse 12600 3.48%
High Relief 12489 3.45%
Coin drop 12311 3.40%
Reverse Cameo 11845 3.27%
Obverse or Face side 11745 3.25%