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) 56060 13.24%
Silver Clad 32951 7.78%
Coin Silver 25020 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23949 5.66%
BN 23506 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22455 5.30%
RB 21958 5.19%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18928 4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18890 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17766 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17575 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17001 4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16934 4.00%
Rarity 16818 3.97%
PQ 16499 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16176 3.82%
Incuse 15522 3.67%
Coin drop 15365 3.63%
High Relief 15145 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14888 3.52%