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

Most popular coin titles

DefinitionSearchesPercentage
Specimen Proof (SP-70 or PF-70) 56373  13.13%
Silver Clad 33237  7.74%
Coin Silver 25327  5.90%
Slabbed Coins 24248  5.65%
BN 23778  5.54%
Encapsulated Coin 22727  5.30%
RB 22242  5.18%
PF (PF60, PF70) 19238  4.48%
Deep Cameo (DC or DCAM) 19113  4.45%
Reeded Edge 18052  4.21%
Ultra Cameo (UCAM) 17832  4.15%
PR (PR60, PR70) 17265  4.02%
Obverse or Face side 17248  4.02%
Rarity 17166  4.00%
PQ 16772  3.91%
MS (MS60-MS70) 16423  3.83%
Incuse 15813  3.68%
Coin drop 15709  3.66%
High Relief 15423  3.59%
Reverse Cameo 15191  3.54%