Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Sandblast Proof
Explanation: Special type of proof coin produced at the Philadelphia Mint for certain issues circa 1908-1915. Made by blowing fine particles of sand against the coin's surface. Similar in appearance to a matte proof (see Matte Proof)

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56196 13.19%
Silver Clad 33083 7.76%
Coin Silver 25172 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24093 5.65%
BN 23629 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22576 5.30%
RB 22089 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19075 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18993 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17897 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17689 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17109 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17102 4.01%
Rarity 16994 3.99%
PQ 16624 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16300 3.82%
Incuse 15660 3.67%
Coin drop 15525 3.64%
High Relief 15273 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 15029 3.53%