Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Metal
Explanation: Any of a class of elements, or mixture of metallic elements, generally characterised by physical and chemical properties, including high conductance of heat and electricity, ductility, malleability, and lustre. Metallic elements can be replaced by the hydrogen of an acid to form a salt, and can form a 'base' with a hydroxyl (OH) radical. Most coins are made of metal

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55130 13.64%
Silver Clad 32096 7.94%
Coin Silver 24183 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23111 5.72%
BN 22685 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21719 5.37%
RB 21137 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18169 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17898 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16932 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16830 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15882 3.93%
Rarity 15810 3.91%
PQ 15709 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15461 3.82%
Incuse 14770 3.65%
Coin drop 14487 3.58%
High Relief 14390 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14059 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13787 3.41%