Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Reeded Edge
Explanation: The edge of a coin with grooved lines that run vertically around its perimeter. The edge found on all current United States coins other than cents and nickels

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56207 13.19%
Silver Clad 33089 7.76%
Coin Silver 25185 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24096 5.65%
BN 23637 5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22584 5.30%
RB 22096 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19079 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18996 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17903 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17696 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17114 4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17112 4.01%
Rarity 16999 3.99%
PQ 16631 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16302 3.82%
Incuse 15668 3.68%
Coin drop 15533 3.64%
High Relief 15278 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 15034 3.53%