Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected 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) 52630 14.55%
Silver Clad 30147 8.33%
Coin Silver 22156 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21026 5.81%
BN 20390 5.64%
Encapsulated Coin 19880 5.50%
RB 18805 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16172 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15681 4.33%
Reeded Edge 14951 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14897 4.12%
PQ 13727 3.79%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13591 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13554 3.75%
Rarity 13182 3.64%
Incuse 12597 3.48%
High Relief 12484 3.45%
Coin drop 12308 3.40%
Reverse Cameo 11840 3.27%
Obverse or Face side 11741 3.25%