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) 54140  14.02%
Silver Clad 31287  8.10%
Coin Silver 23354  6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22197  5.75%
BN 21706  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20995  5.44%
RB 20070  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17374  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16967  4.39%
Reeded Edge 16093  4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16076  4.16%
PQ 14851  3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14709  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14694  3.81%
Rarity 14657  3.80%
Incuse 13828  3.58%
High Relief 13584  3.52%
Coin drop 13571  3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13102  3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12858  3.33%