Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Explanation: A coin's basic distinguishing design

Most popular coin titles

Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	53326	14.36%
Silver Clad	30596	8.24%
Coin Silver	22614	6.09%
Slabbed Coins	21461	5.78%
BN	20874	5.62%
Encapsulated Coin	20308	5.47%
RB	19268	5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	16657	4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70)	16197	4.36%
Reeded Edge	15399	4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	15345	4.13%
PQ	14147	3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70)	14014	3.77%
PR (PR60, PR70)	13989	3.77%
Rarity	13742	3.70%
Incuse	13039	3.51%
High Relief	12887	3.47%
Coin drop	12867	3.47%
Reverse Cameo	12321	3.32%
Obverse or Face side	12189	3.28%