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) 55064  13.66%
Silver Clad 32038  7.95%
Coin Silver 24127  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23031  5.71%
BN 22619  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21665  5.38%
RB 21040  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18119  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17837  4.43%
Reeded Edge 16877  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16785  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15829  3.93%
Rarity 15696  3.89%
PQ 15648  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15412  3.82%
Incuse 14708  3.65%
Coin drop 14429  3.58%
High Relief 14344  3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14000  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13713  3.40%