Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Brass
Explanation: An alloy of copper and zinc, usually yellow in colour, therefore sometimes mistaken for gold. Brass was used by the ancient Romans for some of its base metal coins, and frequently used for counters and jetons in the late 18th century

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 54520  13.88%
Silver Clad 31586  8.04%
Coin Silver 23671  6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22525  5.74%
BN 22068  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21271  5.42%
RB 20444  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17669  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17300  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16410  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16368  4.17%
PQ 15192  3.87%
Rarity 15065  3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15016  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14981  3.81%
Incuse 14185  3.61%
Coin drop 13928  3.55%
High Relief 13883  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13456  3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13167  3.35%