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)	55587	13.48%
Silver Clad	32490	7.88%
Coin Silver	24601	5.97%
Slabbed Coins	23496	5.70%
BN	23069	5.60%
Encapsulated Coin	22063	5.35%
RB	21531	5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18530	4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18433	4.47%
Reeded Edge	17344	4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17171	4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16371	3.97%
Rarity	16295	3.95%
PQ	16086	3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15813	3.84%
Incuse	15110	3.67%
Coin drop	14909	3.62%
High Relief	14760	3.58%
Reverse Cameo	14436	3.50%
Obverse or Face side	14172	3.44%