comicdonna Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Please post any slang words/abbreviations and their meaning in this thread. When reading this forum, new collectors, such as myself, have a hard time figuring out the definition or meaning of certain slang words or abbreviations that are frequently mention in discussions. I realize that most of the above mentioned can be found through searches of 100's of threads but, it would be nice to have them all in one spot. I will give a few examples: Newp = New purchase TPG = Third party grader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Great idea I think peple should look at the PCGS lingo site for almost all coin terms Forum terms newb - newbie Star mark * - Star (NGC grading term) NT - Natural toning AT - Artificial toning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 I will create a master list if there's enough participation to justify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunderChief-migration Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 What does MEL stand for when talking about error coins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunderChief-migration Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I think that I figured it out. Missing Edge Lettering. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 PQ = premium quality QP = quality of production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 ATS- Literally, "Across the Street" This refers to our neighboring PCGS forum, the collector's universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hockey Puck: The silver 5 ounce America the Beautiful coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeNoooo Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I saw that the star* for NGC grading term was posted but what exactly does it mean?what about a coin would reward a * grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 A star is given to a coin that 1. Has exceptional eye appeal, like impressive toning, strike, etc. (subjective) 2. A coin that almost made a designation but just didn't get it by a hair (example- A borderline CAM, or a CAM that is very close to a DCAM, also a coin that almost made PL, etc.etc.etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirohniichan Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Some terms have been around a long time, and others come and go. PQ= Premium Quality Monster= wildly, colofrfully toned (I don't hear this one as much any more) AT= artificially toned NT= naturally toned PL= prooflike* (mirrored surfaces on a business strike coin) CAM= cameo DCAM= deep cameo UDCAM= ultra-deep cameo * For Canadian coins, "proof-like" means a collector coin (especially those found in mint sets). Almost all business strike silver and nickel coins struck in Canada since 1945 had mirrored surfaces due to the Royal Canadian Mint's use of chrome-plated dies. Just because a Canadian coin has mirrored surfaces does not mean it is a "proof-like", proof, or specimen coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Marketplace slang- obo - or best offer fs - for sale fsh - for sale here fsho - for sale here only ltb - looking to buy wtb - want to buy wtt: want to trade "shipped" (ex. $50 shipped) - price includes shipping TTT and bumps - posting anything into a thread moves it to the top for everyone to see. These are common terms used to *bump* the post *ToTheTop* of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILTHYHOARD Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Slider: A coin that's graded AU, but can pass as uncirculated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Thanks for the additions. guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Fleabay, Sleezebay, Feebay, Arrow-to-the-kneebay: Degratory nicknames for ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
