Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Lintmarks
Explanation: Small incuse or incised marks on the surface of a Proof or Uncirculated coin caused by stray hairs, threads, and the like adhering to the die after it was wiped with an oil rag

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55066 13.66%
Silver Clad 32044 7.95%
Coin Silver 24131 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23040 5.72%
BN 22620 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21670 5.38%
RB 21044 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18120 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17843 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16880 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16787 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15834 3.93%
Rarity 15701 3.90%
PQ 15651 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15415 3.82%
Incuse 14713 3.65%
Coin drop 14433 3.58%
High Relief 14348 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14001 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13718 3.40%