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)	56344	13.14%
Silver Clad	33210	7.75%
Coin Silver	25298	5.90%
Slabbed Coins	24224	5.65%
BN	23754	5.54%
Encapsulated Coin	22701	5.30%
RB	22220	5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70)	19201	4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	19091	4.45%
Reeded Edge	18028	4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	17804	4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70)	17235	4.02%
Obverse or Face side	17221	4.02%
Rarity	17139	4.00%
PQ	16745	3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70)	16404	3.83%
Incuse	15787	3.68%
Coin drop	15679	3.66%
High Relief	15401	3.59%
Reverse Cameo	15165	3.54%