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) 55283 13.59%
Silver Clad 32219 7.92%
Coin Silver 24314 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23237 5.71%
BN 22803 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21829 5.37%
RB 21270 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18281 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18002 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17060 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16924 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15994 3.93%
Rarity 15975 3.93%
PQ 15818 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15572 3.83%
Incuse 14880 3.66%
Coin drop 14613 3.59%
High Relief 14498 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14182 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13921 3.42%