Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Metal
Explanation: Any of a class of elements, or mixture of metallic elements, generally characterised by physical and chemical properties, including high conductance of heat and electricity, ductility, malleability, and lustre. Metallic elements can be replaced by the hydrogen of an acid to form a salt, and can form a 'base' with a hydroxyl (OH) radical. Most coins are made of metal

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56302  13.15%
Silver Clad 33171  7.75%
Coin Silver 25271  5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24191  5.65%
BN 23716  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22668  5.30%
RB 22186  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19163  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19067  4.45%
Reeded Edge 17995  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17771  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17196  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17182  4.01%
Rarity 17098  3.99%
PQ 16709  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16374  3.83%
Incuse 15753  3.68%
Coin drop 15640  3.65%
High Relief 15368  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15131  3.54%