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) 54965  13.70%
Silver Clad 31965  7.97%
Coin Silver 24041  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22947  5.72%
BN 22523  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21593  5.38%
RB 20934  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18041  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17749  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16795  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16704  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15743  3.92%
Rarity 15588  3.88%
PQ 15573  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15327  3.82%
Incuse 14618  3.64%
Coin drop 14336  3.57%
High Relief 14256  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13901  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13580  3.38%