Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Universal Rarity Scale
Explanation: A collectibles rarity information scale developed in 1998 by 21 major collectibles experts in order to both define rarity within their individual markets and allow collectors and dealers from different collectibles markets to more easily communicate with one another. The Universal Rarity Scale is a 10 point scale. The least rare collectible items are those where more than 10,000 examples are estimated to exist. These items are designated 'UR1' and are described as 'readily available.' The rarest items are those where only one example is known to exist. These rarities are designated 'UR10' and are described as 'unique.'

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55068 13.66%
Silver Clad 32045 7.95%
Coin Silver 24131 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23041 5.72%
BN 22620 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21670 5.38%
RB 21044 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18121 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17843 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16880 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16788 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15834 3.93%
Rarity 15704 3.90%
PQ 15651 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15415 3.82%
Incuse 14714 3.65%
Coin drop 14434 3.58%
High Relief 14348 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14001 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13722 3.40%