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) 56343 13.14%
Silver Clad 33209 7.75%
Coin Silver 25297 5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24224 5.65%
BN 23753 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22698 5.30%
RB 22216 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19197 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19091 4.45%
Reeded Edge 18028 4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17803 4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17234 4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17219 4.02%
Rarity 17139 4.00%
PQ 16744 3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16403 3.83%
Incuse 15787 3.68%
Coin drop 15678 3.66%
High Relief 15399 3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15163 3.54%