Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Buffing (whizzed)
Explanation: A polishing of a coin sometimes with an abrasive that leaves a finish that attempts to counterfeit mint luster. A buffed coin often is worth less than one that has not been cleaned

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54320 13.94%
Silver Clad 31443 8.07%
Coin Silver 23515 6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22363 5.74%
BN 21903 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21149 5.43%
RB 20255 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17533 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17150 4.40%
Reeded Edge 16258 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16233 4.16%
PQ 15019 3.85%
Rarity 14866 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14859 3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14847 3.81%
Incuse 14000 3.59%
Coin drop 13750 3.53%
High Relief 13736 3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13291 3.41%
Obverse or Face side 13013 3.34%