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) 54928  13.71%
Silver Clad 31932  7.97%
Coin Silver 24005  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22917  5.72%
BN 22476  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21568  5.39%
RB 20895  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18009  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17705  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16763  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16679  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15707  3.92%
Rarity 15540  3.88%
PQ 15534  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15303  3.82%
Incuse 14589  3.64%
Coin drop 14307  3.57%
High Relief 14229  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13865  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13543  3.38%