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) 54909  13.72%
Silver Clad 31911  7.97%
Coin Silver 23983  5.99%
Slabbed Coins 22894  5.72%
BN 22461  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21549  5.39%
RB 20872  5.22%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17992  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17688  4.42%
Reeded Edge 16747  4.19%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16665  4.16%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15696  3.92%
PQ 15520  3.88%
Rarity 15516  3.88%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15286  3.82%
Incuse 14572  3.64%
Coin drop 14288  3.57%
High Relief 14208  3.55%
Reverse Cameo 13846  3.46%
Obverse or Face side 13520  3.38%