Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected 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

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56274 13.16%
Silver Clad 33154 7.76%
Coin Silver 25247 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24161 5.65%
BN 23694 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22647 5.30%
RB 22169 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19140 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19044 4.45%
Reeded Edge 17964 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17754 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17172 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17165 4.02%
Rarity 17076 3.99%
PQ 16685 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16353 3.83%
Incuse 15727 3.68%
Coin drop 15614 3.65%
High Relief 15342 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15104 3.53%