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) 54980  13.70%
Silver Clad 31977  7.97%
Coin Silver 24052  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22959  5.72%
BN 22534  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21601  5.38%
RB 20957  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18051  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17762  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16806  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16716  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15754  3.92%
Rarity 15604  3.89%
PQ 15585  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15336  3.82%
Incuse 14632  3.64%
Coin drop 14348  3.57%
High Relief 14271  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13918  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13594  3.39%