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Coin Terms You Might See on Ebay-What is Extra Fine?

If you ever visit Ebay to purchase or sell coins you will see a lot of different coin terms. Now,  especially if you are buying a coin you should become familiar with some of the coin terms.

So this series will share definitions of some of the terms often seen in the headlines of an Ebay Sale. So to get the ball rolling here is a title on Ebay. Let’s examine it as closely as possible.

1892 COLOMBIAN HALF DOLLAR COMMORATIVE EXTRA FINE

Wikipedia states the following :

The Columbian Exposition half dollar commemorative coin, commonly referred to as the Columbian half dollar, was minted for the Columbian Exposition1892 to 1893. It honors the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America.

Now it is important to know that the better condition the coin is in the better the collectability. This is additional info I found on Wikipedia:

Most coins can be had in mint state grades, and can be had for a nominal sum. Due to creditors dumping many half dollars used as collateral for loans, some coins are sometimes encountered with signs of circulation wear.

So what condition is this coin in according to the title? Extra Fine

What is the Extra Fine Grade?

The definitions below are according to the Professional Grading Association.

Extra Fine

Alternate form of Extremely Fine.

Extremely Fine

The grades EF40 and 45. This grade has nearly full detail with only the high points worn, the fields rubbed often with luster still clinging in protected areas.

Of course if you would like to add to this discussion it is more than welcomed!

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