Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Brass
Explanation: An alloy of copper and zinc, usually yellow in colour, therefore sometimes mistaken for gold. Brass was used by the ancient Romans for some of its base metal coins, and frequently used for counters and jetons in the late 18th century

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56334  13.15%
Silver Clad 33198  7.75%
Coin Silver 25293  5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24218  5.65%
BN 23742  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22692  5.30%
RB 22207  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19194  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19085  4.45%
Reeded Edge 18019  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17796  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17226  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17213  4.02%
Rarity 17131  4.00%
PQ 16737  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16397  3.83%
Incuse 15779  3.68%
Coin drop 15669  3.66%
High Relief 15396  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15155  3.54%