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)	55004	13.69%
Silver Clad	31993	7.96%
Coin Silver	24074	5.99%
Slabbed Coins	22976	5.72%
BN	22553	5.61%
Encapsulated Coin	21622	5.38%
RB	20976	5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	18072	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	17783	4.42%
Reeded Edge	16824	4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	16738	4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70)	15783	3.93%
Rarity	15623	3.89%
PQ	15602	3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70)	15358	3.82%
Incuse	14652	3.65%
Coin drop	14374	3.58%
High Relief	14297	3.56%
Reverse Cameo	13941	3.47%
Obverse or Face side	13623	3.39%