Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Grade
Explanation: One of several terms summarizing the overall condition of a coin or other numismatic item. It describes the amount of wear that a coin has received and the less it is, the more valuable it is generally. Two popular grading guides are Photograde and the ANA Grading Guide. Both use a scale system from 1 to 70 measuring coins from About Good -3 to Mint State Uncirculated- 70; the process of evaluation leading to assignment of a grade

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55664  13.46%
Silver Clad 32555  7.87%
Coin Silver 24669  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23563  5.70%
BN 23138  5.59%
Encapsulated Coin 22123  5.35%
RB 21600  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18591  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18508  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17408  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17236  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16456  3.98%
Rarity 16379  3.96%
PQ 16151  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15872  3.84%
Incuse 15172  3.67%
Coin drop 14980  3.62%
High Relief 14820  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14522  3.51%
Obverse or Face side 14231  3.44%