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) 55345 13.58%
Silver Clad 32265 7.91%
Coin Silver 24355 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23286 5.71%
BN 22859 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21868 5.36%
RB 21321 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18336 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18048 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17112 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16965 4.16%
Rarity 16049 3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16043 3.94%
PQ 15864 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15615 3.83%
Incuse 14926 3.66%
Coin drop 14663 3.60%
High Relief 14540 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14226 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13964 3.43%