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) 54755  13.79%
Silver Clad 31763  8.00%
Coin Silver 23850  6.01%
Slabbed Coins 22743  5.73%
BN 22290  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21430  5.40%
RB 20675  5.21%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17859  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17521  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16599  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16544  4.17%
PQ 15395  3.88%
Rarity 15335  3.86%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15244  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15175  3.82%
Incuse 14416  3.63%
Coin drop 14133  3.56%
High Relief 14073  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13672  3.44%
Obverse or Face side 13385  3.37%