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) 55031 13.67%
Silver Clad 32012 7.95%
Coin Silver 24104 5.99%
Slabbed Coins 23005 5.72%
BN 22589 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21642 5.38%
RB 21005 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18100 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17811 4.43%
Reeded Edge 16852 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16760 4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15806 3.93%
Rarity 15660 3.89%
PQ 15625 3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15387 3.82%
Incuse 14680 3.65%
Coin drop 14401 3.58%
High Relief 14320 3.56%
Reverse Cameo 13973 3.47%
Obverse or Face side 13651 3.39%