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Record 1 2007-07-17

English

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

A light rubbing or scuffing from friction; the loss of weight sustained by money as it passes from hand to hand while in circulation.

OBS

Not the same as bag marks.

French

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

Usure des monnaies en circulation par frottement amenant une diminution du poids; affaiblissement du poids des pièces suite à l'usure due à la circulation normale.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec les marques d'ensachage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deterioro de los metales
  • Monedas y billetes
  • Numismática
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