Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: P
Explanation: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania): Mintmark, 1942-45 (5c only), 1979- (all but 1c). Sometimes denotes absence of mintmark

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 53348 14.35%
Silver Clad 30622 8.24%
Coin Silver 22637 6.09%
Slabbed Coins 21484 5.78%
BN 20894 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20332 5.47%
RB 19288 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16673 4.48%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16220 4.36%
Reeded Edge 15423 4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15365 4.13%
PQ 14166 3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14035 3.77%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14012 3.77%
Rarity 13751 3.70%
Incuse 13059 3.51%
High Relief 12912 3.47%
Coin drop 12896 3.47%
Reverse Cameo 12338 3.32%
Obverse or Face side 12211 3.28%