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) 55172 13.63%
Silver Clad 32138 7.94%
Coin Silver 24218 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23146 5.72%
BN 22722 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21749 5.37%
RB 21169 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18197 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17930 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16973 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16851 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15906 3.93%
Rarity 15845 3.91%
PQ 15737 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15495 3.83%
Incuse 14798 3.65%
Coin drop 14523 3.59%
High Relief 14419 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14099 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13826 3.41%