Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Bronze
Explanation: A base metal alloy of copper, zinc, and tin with a composition of (generally) 95% copper, 4% zin, 1% zinc, but other metals such as zinc are sometimes added. Bronze was the first high-tech alloy known to man. It was used from ancient Greek times, through ancient Rome, and is still used in modern times, although many modern 'bronze' or 'copper' coins are nowadays made of copper plated steel to reduce costs

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56273 13.17%
Silver Clad 33148 7.76%
Coin Silver 25243 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24154 5.65%
BN 23692 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22641 5.30%
RB 22165 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19135 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19041 4.45%
Reeded Edge 17959 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17746 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17167 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17162 4.02%
Rarity 17073 3.99%
PQ 16682 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16346 3.82%
Incuse 15724 3.68%
Coin drop 15608 3.65%
High Relief 15337 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15100 3.53%