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) 55669  13.45%
Silver Clad 32571  7.87%
Coin Silver 24673  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23571  5.70%
BN 23153  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22127  5.35%
RB 21604  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18597  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18514  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17413  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17241  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16460  3.98%
Rarity 16385  3.96%
PQ 16155  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15880  3.84%
Incuse 15178  3.67%
Coin drop 14986  3.62%
High Relief 14824  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14527  3.51%
Obverse or Face side 14235  3.44%