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) 55444 13.55%
Silver Clad 32348 7.90%
Coin Silver 24452 5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23357 5.71%
BN 22942 5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21939 5.36%
RB 21393 5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18411 4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18124 4.43%
Reeded Edge 17205 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17035 4.16%
Rarity 16151 3.95%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16133 3.94%
PQ 15944 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15687 3.83%
Incuse 14990 3.66%
Coin drop 14756 3.61%
High Relief 14613 3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14300 3.49%
Obverse or Face side 14042 3.43%