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) 56094  13.22%
Silver Clad 32985  7.78%
Coin Silver 25070  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23989  5.66%
BN 23539  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22488  5.30%
RB 21994  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18971  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18923  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17805  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17609  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17026  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16986  4.00%
Rarity 16859  3.97%
PQ 16529  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16224  3.82%
Incuse 15561  3.67%
Coin drop 15408  3.63%
High Relief 15180  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14927  3.52%