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) 55741  13.43%
Silver Clad 32661  7.87%
Coin Silver 24733  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23636  5.69%
BN 23236  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22183  5.34%
RB 21661  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18645  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18590  4.48%
Reeded Edge 17473  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17291  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16519  3.98%
Rarity 16465  3.97%
PQ 16212  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15930  3.84%
Incuse 15230  3.67%
Coin drop 15053  3.63%
High Relief 14878  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14601  3.52%
Obverse or Face side 14284  3.44%