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) 55358 13.57%
Silver Clad 32288 7.91%
Coin Silver 24368 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23301 5.71%
BN 22873 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21879 5.36%
RB 21326 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18357 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18059 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17130 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16978 4.16%
Rarity 16063 3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16050 3.93%
PQ 15874 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15630 3.83%
Incuse 14936 3.66%
Coin drop 14679 3.60%
High Relief 14555 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14241 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13974 3.43%