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) 55507 13.52%
Silver Clad 32411 7.90%
Coin Silver 24525 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23407 5.70%
BN 22997 5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 21989 5.36%
RB 21452 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18464 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18184 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17266 4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17093 4.16%
Rarity 16210 3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16196 3.95%
PQ 15999 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15739 3.83%
Incuse 15039 3.66%
Coin drop 14830 3.61%
High Relief 14678 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14358 3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14107 3.44%