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) 56217 13.18%
Silver Clad 33097 7.76%
Coin Silver 25196 5.91%
Slabbed Coins 24107 5.65%
BN 23648 5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22595 5.30%
RB 22108 5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19088 4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19004 4.46%
Reeded Edge 17915 4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17705 4.15%
Obverse or Face side 17123 4.02%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17120 4.01%
Rarity 17016 3.99%
PQ 16640 3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16312 3.82%
Incuse 15680 3.68%
Coin drop 15550 3.65%
High Relief 15288 3.58%
Reverse Cameo 15046 3.53%