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

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 55849  13.32%
Silver Clad 32750  7.81%
Coin Silver 24811  5.92%
Slabbed Coins 23732  5.66%
BN 23318  5.56%
Encapsulated Coin 22256  5.31%
RB 21758  5.19%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18732  4.47%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18729  4.47%
Reeded Edge 17561  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17373  4.14%
Obverse or Face side 16837  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16649  3.97%
Rarity 16583  3.95%
PQ 16300  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16012  3.82%
Incuse 15326  3.65%
Coin drop 15145  3.61%
High Relief 14961  3.57%
Reverse Cameo 14690  3.50%