Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Die Number
Explanation: Usually a small mark in the form of a number on a die, and therefore any coins struck from it, to show which die produced the coin. Probably used in experiments to determine the best form of treatment in the production of dies. Dies are expensive to produce, but can frequently break or wear causing delays and extra cost in production of coins

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54669  13.82%
Silver Clad 31693  8.01%
Coin Silver 23787  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22647  5.72%
BN 22194  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21358  5.40%
RB 20573  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17799  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17430  4.40%
Reeded Edge 16521  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16469  4.16%
PQ 15318  3.87%
Rarity 15234  3.85%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15148  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15091  3.81%
Incuse 14320  3.62%
Coin drop 14052  3.55%
High Relief 13994  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13591  3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13310  3.36%