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)	54141	14.02%
Silver Clad	31289	8.10%
Coin Silver	23355	6.05%
Slabbed Coins	22201	5.75%
BN	21709	5.62%
Encapsulated Coin	20998	5.44%
RB	20072	5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	17376	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	16969	4.39%
Reeded Edge	16095	4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	16080	4.16%
PQ	14852	3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70)	14711	3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70)	14699	3.81%
Rarity	14664	3.80%
Incuse	13829	3.58%
High Relief	13587	3.52%
Coin drop	13574	3.51%
Reverse Cameo	13104	3.39%
Obverse or Face side	12861	3.33%