Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Reeded Edge
Explanation: The edge of a coin with grooved lines that run vertically around its perimeter. The edge found on all current United States coins other than cents and nickels

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 52624 14.55%
Silver Clad 30145 8.33%
Coin Silver 22154 6.12%
Slabbed Coins 21025 5.81%
BN 20389 5.64%
Encapsulated Coin 19877 5.50%
RB 18801 5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16162 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 15680 4.33%
Reeded Edge 14948 4.13%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 14893 4.12%
PQ 13723 3.79%
MS (MS60-MS70) 13588 3.76%
PR (PR60, PR70) 13549 3.75%
Rarity 13175 3.64%
Incuse 12592 3.48%
High Relief 12481 3.45%
Coin drop 12304 3.40%
Reverse Cameo 11837 3.27%
Obverse or Face side 11738 3.25%