Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Electrum
Explanation: A naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, used in the very earliest Greek coins. It's name comes from the Greek word elektron meaning amber, because of its pale yellow colour

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55581  13.48%
Silver Clad 32486  7.88%
Coin Silver 24597  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23488  5.70%
BN 23066  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22060  5.35%
RB 21525  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18524  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18432  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17343  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17167  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16368  3.97%
Rarity 16288  3.95%
PQ 16082  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15807  3.83%
Incuse 15107  3.67%
Coin drop 14903  3.62%
High Relief 14755  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14432  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14172  3.44%