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BRILLIANT PROOFLIKE [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

A prooflike coin in which the polished mirror finish is evident in both field and devices, except for the lettering, the date, and mint mark. Because of the lack of contrast, brilliant prooflike coins will not usually appear to be as deeply mirrored as cameo prooflikes.

OBS

See related terms: prooflike (noun), mirror depth, cameo contrast.

French

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

Spanish

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