Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected title: Typical Mint State (MS-60)
Explanation: Grade: The surfaces of an MS-60 coin will often have what is typically described as a "baggy" look, with a numerous "bag marks" or "hits" of varying sizes depending on the softness of the coin''s metal. There is, however, no wear on the surfaces of the coin.

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54885  13.73%
Silver Clad 31885  7.98%
Coin Silver 23960  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22865  5.72%
BN 22425  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21528  5.39%
RB 20832  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17968  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17654  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16722  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16640  4.16%
PQ 15491  3.88%
Rarity 15485  3.87%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15375  3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15267  3.82%
Incuse 14542  3.64%
Coin drop 14257  3.57%
High Relief 14185  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13816  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13495  3.38%