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) 54797  13.77%
Silver Clad 31806  8.00%
Coin Silver 23887  6.00%
Slabbed Coins 22780  5.73%
BN 22330  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21457  5.39%
RB 20721  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17890  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17556  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16635  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16573  4.17%
PQ 15420  3.88%
Rarity 15379  3.87%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15279  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15203  3.82%
Incuse 14451  3.63%
Coin drop 14175  3.56%
High Relief 14104  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13712  3.45%
Obverse or Face side 13414  3.37%