Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Flyspecks

Explanation: Minute oxidation spots often seen on the surfaces of coins, particularly higher grade copper and nickel coins, caused by exposure to small drops of moisture

Most popular coin titles

Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	55561	13.49%
Silver Clad	32467	7.89%
Coin Silver	24578	5.97%
Slabbed Coins	23459	5.70%
BN	23044	5.60%
Encapsulated Coin	22039	5.35%
RB	21512	5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18502	4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18411	4.47%
Reeded Edge	17326	4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17144	4.16%
Rarity	16270	3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16248	3.95%
PQ	16062	3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15792	3.84%
Incuse	15085	3.66%
Coin drop	14882	3.61%
High Relief	14735	3.58%
Reverse Cameo	14417	3.50%
Obverse or Face side	14153	3.44%