Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Random title: Extremely Fine (EF-40 or XF-40)
Explanation: Grade: Light wear on the high points of the designs, but there is still an excellent overall sharpness. Considerable mint luster will still show in the protected areas. In general, an XF coin has a full and complete design which on close examination exhibits minimal wear on the detail and can be completely devoid of lustre

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DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56320  13.15%
Silver Clad 33188  7.75%
Coin Silver 25284  5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24207  5.65%
BN 23735  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22682  5.29%
RB 22200  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19185  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19078  4.45%
Reeded Edge 18008  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17786  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17212  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17200  4.02%
Rarity 17114  3.99%
PQ 16727  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16387  3.83%
Incuse 15766  3.68%
Coin drop 15654  3.65%
High Relief 15384  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15146  3.54%