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) 53360  14.35%
Silver Clad 30632  8.24%
Coin Silver 22646  6.09%
Slabbed Coins 21490  5.78%
BN 20900  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20344  5.47%
RB 19297  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16682  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16227  4.36%
Reeded Edge 15431  4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15375  4.13%
PQ 14175  3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14043  3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14017  3.77%
Rarity 13752  3.70%
Incuse 13065  3.51%
High Relief 12919  3.47%
Coin drop 12904  3.47%
Reverse Cameo 12341  3.32%
Obverse or Face side 12219  3.29%