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)	55376	13.56%
Silver Clad	32305	7.91%
Coin Silver	24394	5.98%
Slabbed Coins	23314	5.71%
BN	22887	5.61%
Encapsulated Coin	21894	5.36%
RB	21341	5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18367	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18074	4.43%
Reeded Edge	17146	4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	16992	4.16%
Rarity	16089	3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16068	3.94%
PQ	15893	3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15644	3.83%
Incuse	14949	3.66%
Coin drop	14695	3.60%
High Relief	14565	3.57%
Reverse Cameo	14254	3.49%
Obverse or Face side	13996	3.43%