Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Die Number
Explanation: Usually a small mark in the form of a number on a die, and therefore any coins struck from it, to show which die produced the coin. Probably used in experiments to determine the best form of treatment in the production of dies. Dies are expensive to produce, but can frequently break or wear causing delays and extra cost in production of coins

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 53084  14.46%
Silver Clad 30411  8.29%
Coin Silver 22398  6.10%
Slabbed Coins 21259  5.79%
BN 20643  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20123  5.48%
RB 19067  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16476  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15948  4.35%
Reeded Edge 15203  4.14%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15146  4.13%
PQ 13955  3.80%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13838  3.77%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13792  3.76%
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High Relief 12709  3.46%
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Obverse or Face side 11977  3.26%