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) 55349  13.57%
Silver Clad 32273  7.91%
Coin Silver 24358  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23289  5.71%
BN 22863  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21872  5.36%
RB 21322  5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18341  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18052  4.43%
Reeded Edge 17121  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16970  4.16%
Rarity 16054  3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16045  3.93%
PQ 15867  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15620  3.83%
Incuse 14930  3.66%
Coin drop 14669  3.60%
High Relief 14549  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14229  3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13968  3.43%