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)	55969	13.27%
Silver Clad	32872	7.79%
Coin Silver	24926	5.91%
Slabbed Coins	23861	5.66%
BN	23432	5.56%
Encapsulated Coin	22371	5.30%
RB	21871	5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18853	4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18824	4.46%
Reeded Edge	17678	4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17488	4.15%
Obverse or Face side	16942	4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16823	3.99%
Rarity	16722	3.96%
PQ	16415	3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70)	16118	3.82%
Incuse	15445	3.66%
Coin drop	15274	3.62%
High Relief	15061	3.57%
Reverse Cameo	14806	3.51%