Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Rim
Explanation: Raised border around the circumference of a coin, not to be confused with the edge. This raised portion encircling the obverse and reverse of the coins, protects the designs from wear

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55849 13.32%
Silver Clad 32750 7.81%
Coin Silver 24811 5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23732 5.66%
BN 23318 5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22256 5.31%
RB 21758 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18732 4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18729 4.47%
Reeded Edge 17561 4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17373 4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16837 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16649 3.97%
Rarity 16583 3.95%
PQ 16300 3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16012 3.82%
Incuse 15326 3.65%
Coin drop 15145 3.61%
High Relief 14961 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14690 3.50%