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) 55572  13.49%
Silver Clad 32477  7.88%
Coin Silver 24587  5.97%
Slabbed Coins 23478  5.70%
BN 23057  5.60%
Encapsulated Coin 22048  5.35%
RB 21520  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18518  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18424  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17336  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17157  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16355  3.97%
Rarity 16279  3.95%
PQ 16073  3.90%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15800  3.83%
Incuse 15099  3.66%
Coin drop 14893  3.61%
High Relief 14746  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14425  3.50%
Obverse or Face side 14165  3.44%