Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Brass
Explanation: An alloy of copper and zinc, usually yellow in colour, therefore sometimes mistaken for gold. Brass was used by the ancient Romans for some of its base metal coins, and frequently used for counters and jetons in the late 18th century

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55994  13.26%
Silver Clad 32900  7.79%
Coin Silver 24957  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23894  5.66%
BN 23452  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22392  5.30%
RB 21898  5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18873  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18844  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17710  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17511  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16960  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16856  3.99%
Rarity 16755  3.97%
PQ 16438  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16135  3.82%
Incuse 15470  3.66%
Coin drop 15300  3.62%
High Relief 15091  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14828  3.51%