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) 54628  13.84%
Silver Clad 31669  8.02%
Coin Silver 23744  6.02%
Slabbed Coins 22610  5.73%
BN 22150  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21331  5.40%
RB 20534  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17769  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17396  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16492  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16441  4.17%
PQ 15278  3.87%
Rarity 15188  3.85%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15120  3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15065  3.82%
Incuse 14276  3.62%
Coin drop 14025  3.55%
High Relief 13960  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13546  3.43%
Obverse or Face side 13268  3.36%