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) 54797  13.76%
Silver Clad 31806  7.99%
Coin Silver 23887  6.00%
Slabbed Coins 22780  5.72%
BN 22330  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21457  5.39%
RB 20721  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17890  4.49%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17556  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16635  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16573  4.16%
PQ 15420  3.87%
Rarity 15379  3.86%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15279  3.84%
MS (MS60-MS70) 15203  3.82%
Incuse 14451  3.63%
Coin drop 14175  3.56%
High Relief 14104  3.54%
Reverse Cameo 13712  3.44%
Obverse or Face side 13414  3.37%