Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: PCGS
Explanation: Professional Coin Grading Service

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56240 13.18%
Silver Clad 33117 7.76%
Coin Silver 25210 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24124 5.65%
BN 23666 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22610 5.30%
RB 22127 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19101 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19019 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17930 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17716 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17140 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17133 4.01%
Rarity 17036 3.99%
PQ 16661 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16324 3.82%
Incuse 15693 3.68%
Coin drop 15570 3.65%
High Relief 15304 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15066 3.53%