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Record 1 2007-08-10

English

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

A break (slight roughness) in the surface of a coin at its high points. At first, it appears to be a form of wear, but in fact, it is the result of an insufficient strike or of the use of a poor blank, so that the resulting coin fails to be completely struck. Die burns are commonly seen in the George VI series, particularly with the silver coins.

French

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

Spanish

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