Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Steel
Explanation: An alloy of iron with other metals and carbon, having a range of properties, and usually very durable. During the last century, steel coins were often introduced as emergency economy measures, but are increasingly being used for low value coins, often copper plated

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56093  13.23%
Silver Clad 32985  7.78%
Coin Silver 25062  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23985  5.66%
BN 23535  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22483  5.30%
RB 21990  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18970  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18921  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17802  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17609  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17025  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16983  4.00%
Rarity 16856  3.97%
PQ 16528  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16218  3.82%
Incuse 15559  3.67%
Coin drop 15407  3.63%
High Relief 15180  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14923  3.52%