Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: BV

Explanation: Bullion Value: The value of the coin is closely related to its metallic content (usually silver or gold

Most popular coin titles

Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	56346	13.14%
Silver Clad	33212	7.75%
Coin Silver	25302	5.90%
Slabbed Coins	24226	5.65%
BN	23756	5.54%
Encapsulated Coin	22702	5.30%
RB	22222	5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70)	19203	4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	19092	4.45%
Reeded Edge	18029	4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17804	4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70)	17237	4.02%
Obverse or Face side	17223	4.02%
Rarity	17142	4.00%
PQ	16749	3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70)	16407	3.83%
Incuse	15792	3.68%
Coin drop	15686	3.66%
High Relief	15403	3.59%
Reverse Cameo	15166	3.54%