Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Copper
Explanation: A metallic element. Since ancient times, one of the three main metals used for coins, along with gold and silver. It is also used in alloys of both gold and silver, to improve their working properties and their durability. Copper is also used with other base metals to form other alloys, such as bronze and brass, used for coins. Many 'copper' coins issued during the past two centuries were actually made of bronze. Recently many 'copper' coins have been made of copper plated steel

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 52757 14.53%
Silver Clad 30212 8.32%
Coin Silver 22217 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21085 5.81%
BN 20449 5.63%
Encapsulated Coin 19945 5.49%
RB 18867 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16254 4.48%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15748 4.34%
Reeded Edge 15013 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14970 4.12%
PQ 13788 3.80%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13665 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13618 3.75%
Rarity 13257 3.65%
Incuse 12656 3.49%
High Relief 12545 3.45%
Coin drop 12386 3.41%
Reverse Cameo 11902 3.28%
Obverse or Face side 11799 3.25%