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) 55882 13.30%
Silver Clad 32785 7.80%
Coin Silver 24843 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23766 5.66%
BN 23346 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22288 5.31%
RB 21792 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18769 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18758 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17591 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17401 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16863 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16702 3.98%
Rarity 16620 3.96%
PQ 16339 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16035 3.82%
Incuse 15355 3.66%
Coin drop 15179 3.61%
High Relief 14991 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14726 3.51%