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) 56253 13.18%
Silver Clad 33125 7.76%
Coin Silver 25218 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24131 5.65%
BN 23672 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22618 5.30%
RB 22142 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19106 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19022 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17936 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17722 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17146 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17139 4.01%
Rarity 17044 3.99%
PQ 16666 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16326 3.82%
Incuse 15698 3.68%
Coin drop 15577 3.65%
High Relief 15307 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15072 3.53%