Coin Terminology and Glossary

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Selected 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) 54106  14.03%
Silver Clad 31257  8.11%
Coin Silver 23328  6.05%
Slabbed Coins 22165  5.75%
BN 21676  5.62%
Encapsulated Coin 20974  5.44%
RB 20042  5.20%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 17351  4.50%
PF (PF60, PF70) 16937  4.39%
Reeded Edge 16069  4.17%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 16051  4.16%
PQ 14829  3.85%
MS (MS60-MS70) 14689  3.81%
PR (PR60, PR70) 14671  3.80%
Rarity 14620  3.79%
Incuse 13795  3.58%
High Relief 13559  3.52%
Coin drop 13545  3.51%
Reverse Cameo 13062  3.39%
Obverse or Face side 12834  3.33%