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) 54414  13.92%
Silver Clad 31495  8.06%
Coin Silver 23581  6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22434  5.74%
BN 21975  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21200  5.42%
RB 20328  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17590  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17216  4.40%
Reeded Edge 16321  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16288  4.17%
PQ 15082  3.86%
Rarity 14937  3.82%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14916  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14904  3.81%
Incuse 14064  3.60%
Coin drop 13828  3.54%
High Relief 13798  3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13357  3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13070  3.34%