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) 52630 14.55%
Silver Clad 30147 8.33%
Coin Silver 22156 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21026 5.81%
BN 20390 5.64%
Encapsulated Coin 19880 5.50%
RB 18805 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16172 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15681 4.33%
Reeded Edge 14951 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14897 4.12%
PQ 13727 3.79%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13591 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13554 3.75%
Rarity 13182 3.64%
Incuse 12597 3.48%
High Relief 12484 3.45%
Coin drop 12308 3.40%
Reverse Cameo 11840 3.27%
Obverse or Face side 11741 3.25%