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) 55187 13.62%
Silver Clad 32145 7.93%
Coin Silver 24227 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23161 5.72%
BN 22735 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21758 5.37%
RB 21193 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18209 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17939 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16988 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16863 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15916 3.93%
Rarity 15867 3.92%
PQ 15754 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15509 3.83%
Incuse 14812 3.66%
Coin drop 14532 3.59%
High Relief 14430 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14112 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13837 3.42%