Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: COA

Explanation: Certificate of authenticity. A paper certificate usually from the issuing mint that declares the coin or item is genuine

Most popular coin titles

Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	55613	13.47%
Silver Clad	32508	7.88%
Coin Silver	24622	5.97%
Slabbed Coins	23523	5.70%
BN	23091	5.59%
Encapsulated Coin	22077	5.35%
RB	21553	5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18547	4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18461	4.47%
Reeded Edge	17368	4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17186	4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16403	3.97%
Rarity	16323	3.96%
PQ	16112	3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15835	3.84%
Incuse	15131	3.67%
Coin drop	14933	3.62%
High Relief	14777	3.58%
Reverse Cameo	14460	3.50%
Obverse or Face side	14193	3.44%