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

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Definition	Searches	Percentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70)	55600	13.48%
Silver Clad	32497	7.88%
Coin Silver	24617	5.97%
Slabbed Coins	23510	5.70%
BN	23084	5.60%
Encapsulated Coin	22073	5.35%
RB	21540	5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18540	4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70)	18450	4.47%
Reeded Edge	17356	4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17180	4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70)	16392	3.97%
Rarity	16314	3.95%
PQ	16105	3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15822	3.84%
Incuse	15122	3.67%
Coin drop	14927	3.62%
High Relief	14772	3.58%
Reverse Cameo	14450	3.50%
Obverse or Face side	14188	3.44%