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) 56027  13.25%
Silver Clad 32927  7.79%
Coin Silver 24983  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23922  5.66%
BN 23483  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22426  5.30%
RB 21929  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18905  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18863  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17741  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17537  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16980  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16891  3.99%
Rarity 16783  3.97%
PQ 16465  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16158  3.82%
Incuse 15491  3.66%
Coin drop 15336  3.63%
High Relief 15116  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14856  3.51%