Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Very Fine (VF20)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate wear on all of the high parts of the coin and the designs and lettering have lost much of their sharpness. The original mint luster is virtually gone. Major parts of the design are clear, but minor details are weak

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56097 13.22%
Silver Clad 32987 7.78%
Coin Silver 25072 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23994 5.66%
BN 23542 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22490 5.30%
RB 21997 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18973 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18925 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17808 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17611 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17028 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16988 4.00%
Rarity 16862 3.97%
PQ 16531 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16227 3.83%
Incuse 15563 3.67%
Coin drop 15413 3.63%
High Relief 15182 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14930 3.52%