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) 55415 13.56%
Silver Clad 32332 7.91%
Coin Silver 24422 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23338 5.71%
BN 22911 5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 21916 5.36%
RB 21364 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18386 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18103 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17174 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17011 4.16%
Rarity 16126 3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16097 3.94%
PQ 15920 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15669 3.83%
Incuse 14968 3.66%
Coin drop 14733 3.60%
High Relief 14595 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14274 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 14019 3.43%