Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Perfect Mint State (MS-70)
Explanation: Grade: It is a theoretical perfection. To achieve such a grade, the planchet will have to have been perfectly formed, and have flawless, lint-free surfaces. The dies will have to have been in new condition and raised from unworn masters, and the dies will have had no lint, dust, oil or other contaminants on their surfaces. Such a coin is not possible

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54609  13.85%
Silver Clad 31650  8.03%
Coin Silver 23729  6.02%
Slabbed Coins 22592  5.73%
BN 22129  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21319  5.41%
RB 20515  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17751  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17379  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16477  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16425  4.17%
PQ 15263  3.87%
Rarity 15166  3.85%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15104  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15048  3.82%
Incuse 14257  3.62%
Coin drop 14007  3.55%
High Relief 13946  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13527  3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13247  3.36%