Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Fake
Explanation: Any non genuine coin made in imitation of the real thing, usually with the intention to deceive. The term fake does not apply to pattern or replica coins

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55368 13.57%
Silver Clad 32296 7.91%
Coin Silver 24381 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23309 5.71%
BN 22882 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21890 5.36%
RB 21336 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18363 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18067 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17139 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16988 4.16%
Rarity 16077 3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16057 3.93%
PQ 15887 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15635 3.83%
Incuse 14945 3.66%
Coin drop 14688 3.60%
High Relief 14563 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14246 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13985 3.43%