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) 55824 13.32%
Silver Clad 32736 7.81%
Coin Silver 24796 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23720 5.66%
BN 23306 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22236 5.31%
RB 21735 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18714 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18713 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17546 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17357 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16820 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16628 3.97%
Rarity 16567 3.95%
PQ 16289 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15999 3.82%
Incuse 15308 3.65%
Coin drop 15131 3.61%
High Relief 14949 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14672 3.50%