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) 54972  13.70%
Silver Clad 31973  7.97%
Coin Silver 24046  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22952  5.72%
BN 22527  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21599  5.38%
RB 20944  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18047  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17755  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16801  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16709  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15749  3.92%
Rarity 15596  3.89%
PQ 15581  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15331  3.82%
Incuse 14627  3.64%
Coin drop 14342  3.57%
High Relief 14263  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13909  3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13588  3.39%