Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected 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) 55845  13.32%
Silver Clad 32750  7.81%
Coin Silver 24808  5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23730  5.66%
BN 23317  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22252  5.31%
RB 21757  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18731  4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18727  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17560  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17371  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16833  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16647  3.97%
Rarity 16583  3.95%
PQ 16299  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16012  3.82%
Incuse 15326  3.65%
Coin drop 15143  3.61%
High Relief 14960  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14688  3.50%