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CAMEO COIN [2 records]

Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

cameo contrast: The contrast in appearance between the devices and the fields.

OBS

The "frost" or "frosting" is a matte type surface on the devices of a cameo coin and can range in appearance from white to gray (less white) to silver (no white). The fields of a cameo coin can range from "black" (deep mirror) to silver-appearing (semi-prooflike). The degree of contrast can be subdivided into degrees as "slight", "excellent", and "outstanding". An outstanding contrast is also known as "black and white".

French

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

effet-camée : Apparence de certaines pièces en or et en argent de qualité épreuve numismatique sur lesquelles le motif mat et pâle apparaît en net contraste sur le champ poli et foncé.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-29

English

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

cameo: An oval-shaped element on a numismatic coin or medal.

OBS

For example, the coins of the Aviation Series "Pioneers in Powered Flight: 1900 to 1949" are cameo coins.

French

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

camée; médaillon : Élément de forme ovale sur une pièce ou une médaille numismatique.

OBS

Par exemple, les pièces de la série sur l'aviation «Les pionniers des vols motorisés au Canada : 1900 à 1949» sont des pièces à camée.

Spanish

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