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) 55293 13.59%
Silver Clad 32235 7.92%
Coin Silver 24325 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23256 5.71%
BN 22817 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21837 5.37%
RB 21283 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18299 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18011 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17070 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16937 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16003 3.93%
Rarity 15990 3.93%
PQ 15831 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15584 3.83%
Incuse 14893 3.66%
Coin drop 14628 3.59%
High Relief 14518 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14195 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13932 3.42%