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)	54545	13.88%
Silver Clad	31600	8.04%
Coin Silver	23685	6.03%
Slabbed Coins	22540	5.73%
BN	22081	5.62%
Encapsulated Coin	21278	5.41%
RB	20464	5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM)	17683	4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70)	17322	4.41%
Reeded Edge	16428	4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM)	16378	4.17%
PQ	15207	3.87%
Rarity	15092	3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70)	15037	3.83%
MS (MS60-MS70)	14995	3.82%
Incuse	14205	3.61%
Coin drop	13939	3.55%
High Relief	13897	3.54%
Reverse Cameo	13468	3.43%
Obverse or Face side	13184	3.35%