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Record 1 1997-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

Said of a coin, medal, or token excessively damaged by use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
DEF

Se dit d'une pièce de monnaie, d'un jeton ou d'une médaille présentant des signes d'usure excessive.

OBS

Lorsque l'usure est à un point tel qu'il est impossible d'en déterminer la légende ou l'inscription, la date et le type, on dit de cette pièce qu'elle est fruste.

Spanish

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