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) 55641 13.47%
Silver Clad 32530 7.87%
Coin Silver 24647 5.96%
Slabbed Coins 23542 5.70%
BN 23115 5.59%
Encapsulated Coin 22099 5.35%
RB 21577 5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18566 4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18491 4.48%
Reeded Edge 17389 4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17212 4.17%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16433 3.98%
Rarity 16353 3.96%
PQ 16133 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15856 3.84%
Incuse 15154 3.67%
Coin drop 14956 3.62%
High Relief 14801 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14486 3.51%
Obverse or Face side 14214 3.44%