Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Brass
Explanation: An alloy of copper and zinc, usually yellow in colour, therefore sometimes mistaken for gold. Brass was used by the ancient Romans for some of its base metal coins, and frequently used for counters and jetons in the late 18th century

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 52698 14.53%
Silver Clad 30183 8.32%
Coin Silver 22188 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21059 5.81%
BN 20419 5.63%
Encapsulated Coin 19914 5.49%
RB 18839 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16216 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15716 4.33%
Reeded Edge 14983 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14937 4.12%
PQ 13757 3.79%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13631 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13593 3.75%
Rarity 13229 3.65%
Incuse 12631 3.48%
High Relief 12520 3.45%
Coin drop 12349 3.41%
Reverse Cameo 11875 3.27%
Obverse or Face side 11773 3.25%