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

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 52680 14.54%
Silver Clad 30167 8.33%
Coin Silver 22175 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21043 5.81%
BN 20407 5.63%
Encapsulated Coin 19899 5.49%
RB 18826 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16201 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15699 4.33%
Reeded Edge 14973 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14919 4.12%
PQ 13744 3.79%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13611 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13574 3.75%
Rarity 13210 3.65%
Incuse 12617 3.48%
High Relief 12503 3.45%
Coin drop 12335 3.41%
Reverse Cameo 11860 3.27%
Obverse or Face side 11759 3.25%