Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Edge Lettering
Explanation: Letters or designs made on the side edge of a coin. Most modern day coins have plain or reeded edges. Example of edge lettering is the old Capped Bust Half dollar coins. Sometimes called edge device

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55843 13.32%
Silver Clad 32750 7.81%
Coin Silver 24806 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23728 5.66%
BN 23316 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22251 5.31%
RB 21755 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18729 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18726 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17559 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17369 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16832 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16644 3.97%
Rarity 16583 3.95%
PQ 16297 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16012 3.82%
Incuse 15325 3.65%
Coin drop 15142 3.61%
High Relief 14958 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14687 3.50%