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) 54945  13.71%
Silver Clad 31945  7.97%
Coin Silver 24022  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22927  5.72%
BN 22496  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21578  5.38%
RB 20911  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18023  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17721  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16776  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16692  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15721  3.92%
Rarity 15558  3.88%
PQ 15551  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15312  3.82%
Incuse 14602  3.64%
Coin drop 14317  3.57%
High Relief 14241  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13881  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13555  3.38%