Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Metal
Explanation: Any of a class of elements, or mixture of metallic elements, generally characterised by physical and chemical properties, including high conductance of heat and electricity, ductility, malleability, and lustre. Metallic elements can be replaced by the hydrogen of an acid to form a salt, and can form a 'base' with a hydroxyl (OH) radical. Most coins are made of metal

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55774  13.42%
Silver Clad 32689  7.86%
Coin Silver 24755  5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23667  5.69%
BN 23264  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22206  5.34%
RB 21685  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18668  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18656  4.49%
Reeded Edge 17496  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17314  4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16567  3.99%
Rarity 16493  3.97%
PQ 16242  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15961  3.84%
Incuse 15257  3.67%
Coin drop 15079  3.63%
High Relief 14907  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 14626  3.52%
Obverse or Face side 14319  3.45%