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) 55073 13.66%
Silver Clad 32050 7.95%
Coin Silver 24137 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23051 5.72%
BN 22626 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21674 5.37%
RB 21062 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18126 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17847 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16890 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16793 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15836 3.93%
Rarity 15725 3.90%
PQ 15661 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15417 3.82%
Incuse 14719 3.65%
Coin drop 14438 3.58%
High Relief 14351 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14007 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13729 3.40%