Coin Terminology and Glossary
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Lettered Edge
- Explanation: The narrow edge of a coin bearing an inscription, found on some foreign and older United States coins. Having something inscribed or a design on the edge of a coin was prevalant when coins were made of precious metal. Supposedly it made it easier to detect when a coin that had some of its precious metal shaved off the edge. Most coins today have a plain edge or 'reeded' edge
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