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) 55263 13.59%
Silver Clad 32204 7.92%
Coin Silver 24299 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23219 5.71%
BN 22788 5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 21815 5.37%
RB 21257 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18256 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17990 4.42%
Reeded Edge 17045 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16907 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15978 3.93%
Rarity 15958 3.92%
PQ 15809 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15555 3.83%
Incuse 14865 3.66%
Coin drop 14595 3.59%
High Relief 14488 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 14169 3.48%
Obverse or Face side 13903 3.42%