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) 54602 13.85%
Silver Clad 31643 8.03%
Coin Silver 23725 6.02%
Slabbed Coins 22586 5.73%
BN 22126 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21315 5.41%
RB 20510 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17745 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17374 4.41%
Reeded Edge 16474 4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16421 4.17%
PQ 15259 3.87%
Rarity 15158 3.85%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15099 3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15041 3.82%
Incuse 14249 3.62%
Coin drop 14004 3.55%
High Relief 13943 3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13521 3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13241 3.36%