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) 55373  13.56%
Silver Clad 32302  7.91%
Coin Silver 24386  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23311  5.71%
BN 22886  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21891  5.36%
RB 21339  5.23%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18364  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18071  4.43%
Reeded Edge 17143  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16990  4.16%
Rarity 16086  3.94%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16064  3.93%
PQ 15891  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15642  3.83%
Incuse 14947  3.66%
Coin drop 14694  3.60%
High Relief 14564  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14251  3.49%
Obverse or Face side 13991  3.43%