Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Copper
Explanation: A metallic element. Since ancient times, one of the three main metals used for coins, along with gold and silver. It is also used in alloys of both gold and silver, to improve their working properties and their durability. Copper is also used with other base metals to form other alloys, such as bronze and brass, used for coins. Many 'copper' coins issued during the past two centuries were actually made of bronze. Recently many 'copper' coins have been made of copper plated steel

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55976  13.27%
Silver Clad 32878  7.79%
Coin Silver 24933  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23877  5.66%
BN 23435  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22373  5.30%
RB 21878  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18859  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18828  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17684  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17492  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16944  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16827  3.99%
Rarity 16727  3.96%
PQ 16421  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16120  3.82%
Incuse 15447  3.66%
Coin drop 15279  3.62%
High Relief 15071  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14808  3.51%