Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Lustre
Explanation: The glossy mint bloom on the surface of an Uncirculated coin. Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored. Coin lustre is affected by wear, handling, polishing of dies or planchets, exposure to Chemicals, humidity and temperature

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55677  13.45%
Silver Clad 32593  7.87%
Coin Silver 24686  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23583  5.70%
BN 23177  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22141  5.35%
RB 21612  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18607  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18525  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17423  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17252  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16467  3.98%
Rarity 16399  3.96%
PQ 16164  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15890  3.84%
Incuse 15188  3.67%
Coin drop 14998  3.62%
High Relief 14835  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14540  3.51%
Obverse or Face side 14246  3.44%