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)	54536	13.88%
Silver Clad	31596	8.04%
Coin Silver	23680	6.03%
Slabbed Coins	22533	5.74%
BN	22076	5.62%
Encapsulated Coin	21273	5.41%
RB	20456	5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	17676	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	17312	4.41%
Reeded Edge	16422	4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	16372	4.17%
PQ	15202	3.87%
Rarity	15084	3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70)	15030	3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70)	14990	3.82%
Incuse	14195	3.61%
Coin drop	13936	3.55%
High Relief	13891	3.54%
Reverse Cameo	13461	3.43%
Obverse or Face side	13179	3.35%