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) 55984  13.27%
Silver Clad 32889  7.79%
Coin Silver 24942  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23885  5.66%
BN 23439  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22382  5.30%
RB 21886  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18865  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18831  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17690  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17500  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16949  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16837  3.99%
Rarity 16738  3.97%
PQ 16428  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16123  3.82%
Incuse 15455  3.66%
Coin drop 15285  3.62%
High Relief 15076  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14814  3.51%