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) 55867  13.31%
Silver Clad 32769  7.81%
Coin Silver 24823  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23747  5.66%
BN 23330  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22266  5.30%
RB 21772  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18747  4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18741  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17573  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17387  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16849  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16669  3.97%
Rarity 16605  3.96%
PQ 16319  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16021  3.82%
Incuse 15340  3.65%
Coin drop 15165  3.61%
High Relief 14975  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14705  3.50%