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) 56049  13.24%
Silver Clad 32944  7.78%
Coin Silver 25007  5.91%
Slabbed Coins 23938  5.66%
BN 23493  5.55%
Encapsulated Coin 22444  5.30%
RB 21945  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 18923  4.47%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 18883  4.46%
Reeded Edge 17761  4.20%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17564  4.15%
Obverse or Face side 16994  4.01%
PR (PR60, PR70) 16918  4.00%
Rarity 16809  3.97%
PQ 16481  3.89%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16171  3.82%
Incuse 15513  3.66%
Coin drop 15353  3.63%
High Relief 15140  3.58%
Reverse Cameo 14872  3.51%