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) 55849  13.32%
Silver Clad 32750  7.81%
Coin Silver 24811  5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23732  5.66%
BN 23318  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22256  5.31%
RB 21758  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18732  4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18729  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17561  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17373  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16837  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16649  3.97%
Rarity 16583  3.95%
PQ 16300  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16012  3.82%
Incuse 15326  3.65%
Coin drop 15145  3.61%
High Relief 14961  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14690  3.50%