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) 55448  13.54%
Silver Clad 32356  7.90%
Coin Silver 24462  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23361  5.71%
BN 22952  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21948  5.36%
RB 21397  5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18415  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18127  4.43%
Reeded Edge 17212  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17042  4.16%
Rarity 16161  3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16137  3.94%
PQ 15953  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15696  3.83%
Incuse 14996  3.66%
Coin drop 14762  3.61%
High Relief 14624  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14308  3.49%
Obverse or Face side 14048  3.43%