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 13.16%
Silver Clad 33153 7.76%
Coin Silver 25246 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24158 5.65%
BN 23693 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22644 5.30%
RB 22168 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19139 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19043 4.45%
Reeded Edge 17962 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17751 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17170 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17163 4.02%
Rarity 17075 3.99%
PQ 16684 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16351 3.83%
Incuse 15726 3.68%
Coin drop 15610 3.65%
High Relief 15340 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15103 3.53%