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) 55005 13.68%
Silver Clad 31999 7.96%
Coin Silver 24080 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22980 5.72%
BN 22555 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21625 5.38%
RB 20980 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18077 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17787 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16829 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16740 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15785 3.93%
Rarity 15629 3.89%
PQ 15603 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15362 3.82%
Incuse 14654 3.65%
Coin drop 14379 3.58%
High Relief 14300 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13942 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13628 3.39%