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) 55489 13.53%
Silver Clad 32394 7.90%
Coin Silver 24505 5.98%
Slabbed Coins 23391 5.70%
BN 22984 5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 21972 5.36%
RB 21438 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18447 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18159 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17251 4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17072 4.16%
Rarity 16200 3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16175 3.94%
PQ 15985 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15722 3.83%
Incuse 15024 3.66%
Coin drop 14807 3.61%
High Relief 14660 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14340 3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14088 3.44%