Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Roll
Explanation: A group of coins in the same denomination in a paper wrapper package by banks, dealers, or the US Mint. Sometimes a roll is put into a plastic coin tube. The number of coins in a roll depend on the denomination. For US Cents there are 50 in a roll, nickels- 40, dimes- 50, quarters- 40, halves- 20, dollars- 25

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 52739 14.53%
Silver Clad 30204 8.32%
Coin Silver 22208 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21075 5.81%
BN 20439 5.63%
Encapsulated Coin 19936 5.49%
RB 18858 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16243 4.48%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15740 4.34%
Reeded Edge 15003 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14962 4.12%
PQ 13779 3.80%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13656 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13610 3.75%
Rarity 13247 3.65%
Incuse 12649 3.49%
High Relief 12539 3.45%
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Reverse Cameo 11894 3.28%
Obverse or Face side 11791 3.25%