Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected 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) 56274 13.17%
Silver Clad 33151 7.76%
Coin Silver 25245 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24156 5.65%
BN 23693 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22643 5.30%
RB 22167 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19139 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19042 4.45%
Reeded Edge 17960 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17748 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17169 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17162 4.01%
Rarity 17074 3.99%
PQ 16684 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16350 3.83%
Incuse 15724 3.68%
Coin drop 15609 3.65%
High Relief 15338 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15102 3.53%