Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Edge
Explanation: The depth / surface perpendicular to the obverse and reverse, regarded as the third side of a coin; not to be confused with rim (raised border of coin). Edges can be plain, lettered and milled (with repetitive device)

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 53432 14.32%
Silver Clad 30685 8.23%
Coin Silver 22709 6.09%
Slabbed Coins 21552 5.78%
BN 20959 5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20390 5.47%
RB 19363 5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 16738 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16298 4.37%
Reeded Edge 15487 4.15%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 15433 4.14%
PQ 14235 3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14095 3.78%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14060 3.77%
Rarity 13827 3.71%
Incuse 13140 3.52%
High Relief 12972 3.48%
Coin drop 12956 3.47%
Reverse Cameo 12394 3.32%
Obverse or Face side 12260 3.29%