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) 54489  13.89%
Silver Clad 31563  8.05%
Coin Silver 23644  6.03%
Slabbed Coins 22496  5.74%
BN 22043  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 21252  5.42%
RB 20411  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17643  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 17276  4.41%
Reeded Edge 16383  4.18%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16343  4.17%
PQ 15162  3.87%
Rarity 15031  3.83%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14987  3.82%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14957  3.81%
Incuse 14155  3.61%
Coin drop 13904  3.55%
High Relief 13856  3.53%
Reverse Cameo 13429  3.42%
Obverse or Face side 13132  3.35%