Do you call the grade "Extremely Fine" EF or XF?

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PerryHall

I don't really have a preference since they mean the same thing.

oih82w8

XF

It falls in line with sizing I reckon; XS, XM, XL, etc...

Yes, XM (extra medium) should not be excluded. Why is it usually the middle child that gets excluded? 🤔

ricko

XF

XF has been the norm for me, probably due to the many years of seeing it on PCGS slabs... Or, just a verbal shorthand that I slipped into... Either way, that has been my term for the category. Cheers, RickO

tincup

I think I have always gone with XF.

mr1931S

Either is okay with me. The important thing is knowing what coin worn to EF or XF looks like. I will say the "EF" designation is technically more logical than the "XF" designation from the standpoint of letter assignments for the grade.

Cougar1978

XF

XF - goes back to the description a coin shop I frequented years ago used for the grade. It’s a good fit imo.

messydesk

XF

XF is easier to say and be understood.

messydesk

XF

Also...

johnny9434

XF

both mean the same thing to me, i just got used of the xf

BillJones

EF

EF. I have never liked “XF.”

jacrispies

XF

@johnny9434 said:
both mean the same thing to me, i just got used of the xf

Same.

Lazybones

Potato (hard A) - Potato (soft A)

pcgscacgold

EF

I’m an EF guy.

OAKSTAR

XF

I've used both but mostly XF.

CoinRaritiesOnline

XF

lkeigwin

XF.

I remember QDB saying at the end of a PCGS luncheon speech years ago, "BTW, it's EF, not XF."

What do I know.
Lance.

DDR

EF

I call it EF, but I realize I am in the minority on this important question.

BUFFNIXX

I like XF but either way is OK
Many years ago there was a dealer who used the term XG for extra good meaning not quite fine, another shorthand
for VG-F or very good to fine. Made perfect sense to me.

DCW

XF

The more I think about, the more I realize I've never thought about it.

DisneyFan

EF

Is that a compromise between a "40" or a "45" for those outside of a slab?

messydesk

XF

@lkeigwin said:
XF.

I remember QDB saying at the end of a PCGS luncheon speech years ago, "BTW, it's EF, not XF."

What do I know.
Lance.

I remember that luncheon. He spoke of many things in a somewhat rambling stream of consciousness. I would think that someone who doesn't use his first name would be more forgiving about not using the E.

lkenefic

EF

I prefer EF but accept XF too... I used to use the XF designation when I was a kid...