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) 55994  13.26%
Silver Clad 32900  7.79%
Coin Silver 24957  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23894  5.66%
BN 23452  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22392  5.30%
RB 21898  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18873  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18844  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17710  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17511  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16960  4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16856  3.99%
Rarity 16755  3.97%
PQ 16438  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16135  3.82%
Incuse 15470  3.66%
Coin drop 15300  3.62%
High Relief 15091  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14828  3.51%