Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 925197 search inquires.

Selected title: Fine (F12, F15)
Explanation: Grade: Moderate to considerable even wear and although the original designs are recognizable and all lettering visible, they have some weaknesses and lack details.headgear, dress folds, and facial features, will show significant flatness, although the major devices on the coin will be fully outlined.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54106  14.03%
Silver Clad 31257  8.11%
Coin Silver 23328  6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22165  5.75%
BN 21676  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20974  5.44%
RB 20042  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17351  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16937  4.39%
Reeded Edge 16069  4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16051  4.16%
PQ 14829  3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14689  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14671  3.81%
Rarity 14620  3.79%
Incuse 13795  3.58%
High Relief 13559  3.52%
Coin drop 13545  3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13062  3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12834  3.33%