Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Edge
Explanation: The depth / surface perpendicular to the obverse and reverse, regarded as the third side of a coin; not to be confused with rim (raised border of coin). Edges can be plain, lettered and milled (with repetitive device)

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56319 13.15%
Silver Clad 33186 7.75%
Coin Silver 25282 5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24206 5.65%
BN 23734 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22681 5.30%
RB 22198 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19183 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19077 4.45%
Reeded Edge 18007 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17785 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17211 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17198 4.02%
Rarity 17113 4.00%
PQ 16725 3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16386 3.83%
Incuse 15764 3.68%
Coin drop 15653 3.66%
High Relief 15382 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15145 3.54%