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

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55295 13.59%
Silver Clad 32236 7.92%
Coin Silver 24329 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23258 5.71%
BN 22821 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21841 5.37%
RB 21284 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18303 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18013 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17072 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16937 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16008 3.93%
Rarity 15995 3.93%
PQ 15834 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15585 3.83%
Incuse 14896 3.66%
Coin drop 14631 3.59%
High Relief 14520 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14197 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13936 3.42%