Coin Terminology and Glossary

The Coin Collecting Dictionary includes 546 titles used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 925547 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) 54117  14.03%
Silver Clad 31264  8.11%
Coin Silver 23334  6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22175  5.75%
BN 21682  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20979  5.44%
RB 20048  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17354  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16943  4.39%
Reeded Edge 16072  4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16057  4.16%
PQ 14834  3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14693  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14675  3.80%
Rarity 14638  3.80%
Incuse 13804  3.58%
High Relief 13564  3.52%
Coin drop 13552  3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13075  3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12838  3.33%