Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Roll
Explanation: A group of coins in the same denomination in a paper wrapper package by banks, dealers, or the US Mint. Sometimes a roll is put into a plastic coin tube. The number of coins in a roll depend on the denomination. For US Cents there are 50 in a roll, nickels- 40, dimes- 50, quarters- 40, halves- 20, dollars- 25

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55049  13.67%
Silver Clad 32025  7.95%
Coin Silver 24120  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23021  5.72%
BN 22608  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21659  5.38%
RB 21027  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18113  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17827  4.43%
Reeded Edge 16868  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16776  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15819  3.93%
Rarity 15680  3.89%
PQ 15639  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15403  3.82%
Incuse 14695  3.65%
Coin drop 14421  3.58%
High Relief 14335  3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13992  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13697  3.40%