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) 55806 13.33%
Silver Clad 32721 7.81%
Coin Silver 24784 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23699 5.66%
BN 23289 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22227 5.31%
RB 21719 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18704 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18697 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17528 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17339 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16805 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16612 3.97%
Rarity 16547 3.95%
PQ 16265 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15987 3.82%
Incuse 15295 3.65%
Coin drop 15116 3.61%
High Relief 14938 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14662 3.50%