Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Bronze
Explanation: A base metal alloy of copper, zinc, and tin with a composition of (generally) 95% copper, 4% zin, 1% zinc, but other metals such as zinc are sometimes added. Bronze was the first high-tech alloy known to man. It was used from ancient Greek times, through ancient Rome, and is still used in modern times, although many modern 'bronze' or 'copper' coins are nowadays made of copper plated steel to reduce costs

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55020  13.68%
Silver Clad 32007  7.96%
Coin Silver 24096  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22997  5.72%
BN 22581  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21639  5.38%
RB 21002  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18095  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17802  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16849  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16752  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15798  3.93%
Rarity 15650  3.89%
PQ 15621  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15379  3.82%
Incuse 14673  3.65%
Coin drop 14397  3.58%
High Relief 14313  3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13965  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13647  3.39%