Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Typical Mint State (MS-60)
Explanation: Grade: The surfaces of an MS-60 coin will often have what is typically described as a "baggy" look, with a numerous "bag marks" or "hits" of varying sizes depending on the softness of the coin''s metal. There is, however, no wear on the surfaces of the coin.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55107 13.64%
Silver Clad 32086 7.94%
Coin Silver 24173 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23096 5.72%
BN 22667 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21703 5.37%
RB 21113 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18153 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17883 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16921 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16819 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15873 3.93%
Rarity 15788 3.91%
PQ 15691 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15450 3.82%
Incuse 14756 3.65%
Coin drop 14476 3.58%
High Relief 14380 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14051 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13765 3.41%