Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Electrum
Explanation: A naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, used in the very earliest Greek coins. It's name comes from the Greek word elektron meaning amber, because of its pale yellow colour

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55809  13.33%
Silver Clad 32723  7.81%
Coin Silver 24788  5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23704  5.66%
BN 23293  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22231  5.31%
RB 21722  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18706  4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18702  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17529  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17343  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16811  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16616  3.97%
Rarity 16551  3.95%
PQ 16273  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15991  3.82%
Incuse 15297  3.65%
Coin drop 15118  3.61%
High Relief 14938  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14665  3.50%