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) 54548  13.87%
Silver Clad 31603  8.03%
Coin Silver 23688  6.02%
Slabbed Coins 22543  5.73%
BN 22088  5.61%
Encapsulated Coin 21282  5.41%
RB 20471  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17687  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17329  4.40%
Reeded Edge 16434  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16384  4.16%
PQ 15212  3.87%
Rarity 15096  3.84%
PR (PR60, PR70) 15045  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14997  3.81%
Incuse 14209  3.61%
Coin drop 13945  3.54%
High Relief 13899  3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13472  3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13188  3.35%