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) 54171 14.01%
Silver Clad 31314 8.10%
Coin Silver 23381 6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22220 5.75%
BN 21739 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21018 5.43%
RB 20103 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17402 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17006 4.40%
Reeded Edge 16114 4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16101 4.16%
PQ 14875 3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14735 3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14720 3.81%
Rarity 14693 3.80%
Incuse 13856 3.58%
High Relief 13612 3.52%
Coin drop 13601 3.52%
Reverse Cameo 13128 3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12887 3.33%