Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Gold
Explanation: A bright yellow metallic element used from the earliest days of coin production through to the present. It is inert to most chemical and atmospheric reactions, so that it does not normally tarnish or corrode

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55742  13.43%
Silver Clad 32664  7.87%
Coin Silver 24734  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23638  5.69%
BN 23236  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22185  5.34%
RB 21665  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18647  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18594  4.48%
Reeded Edge 17475  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17294  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16522  3.98%
Rarity 16468  3.97%
PQ 16216  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15933  3.84%
Incuse 15236  3.67%
Coin drop 15056  3.63%
High Relief 14881  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14602  3.52%
Obverse or Face side 14289  3.44%