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) 53379  14.34%
Silver Clad 30648  8.24%
Coin Silver 22662  6.09%
Slabbed Coins 21505  5.78%
BN 20914  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20356  5.47%
RB 19304  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16701  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16241  4.36%
Reeded Edge 15452  4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15392  4.14%
PQ 14192  3.81%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14059  3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14034  3.77%
Rarity 13793  3.71%
Incuse 13083  3.52%
High Relief 12933  3.48%
Coin drop 12921  3.47%
Reverse Cameo 12364  3.32%
Obverse or Face side 12230  3.29%