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) 55872  13.31%
Silver Clad 32775  7.81%
Coin Silver 24830  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23753  5.66%
BN 23333  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22271  5.30%
RB 21780  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18754  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18751  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17576  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17389  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16852  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16684  3.97%
Rarity 16612  3.96%
PQ 16327  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16025  3.82%
Incuse 15347  3.66%
Coin drop 15167  3.61%
High Relief 14981  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14712  3.50%