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)	54234	13.99%
Silver Clad	31352	8.09%
Coin Silver	23424	6.04%
Slabbed Coins	22257	5.74%
BN	21799	5.62%
Encapsulated Coin	21061	5.43%
RB	20149	5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	17454	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	17057	4.40%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	16162	4.17%
Reeded Edge	16159	4.17%
PQ	14924	3.85%
PR (PR60, PR70)	14769	3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70)	14765	3.81%
Rarity	14753	3.81%
Incuse	13904	3.59%
High Relief	13654	3.52%
Coin drop	13649	3.52%
Reverse Cameo	13191	3.40%
Obverse or Face side	12922	3.33%