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Record 1 2007-07-19

English

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

The brightness on the surface of an uncirculated numismatic object resulting from the centrifugal flow of metal caused by striking with dies.

OBS

Mint lustre or bloom is somewhat frosty in appearance as opposed to the mirror-like smoothness of the field of a proof. Since the lustre of a coin can vary considerably due to factors such as wear, polishing of dies or blanks, exposure to chemicals, humidity, or temperature extremes, etc., it is an important indicator of the condition or grade of a coin. The qualities of lustre are often described by such adjectives as fiery, frosty, light frost, heavy frost, satiny, flat looking, matte, semi-matte, and so on. Although normally brilliant, with time, lustre may become dull, spotted, or discoloured. Lustre is easily worn through with the slightest amount of circulation and strong chemical cleaners will destroy it. Once the mint lustre is gone it cannot be properly restored.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Textile Industries
CONT

Taffeta - A fine plain-weave fabric smooth on both sides, usually with a sheen on its surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
  • Industrias textiles
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Record 3 1998-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

The gloss that is apparent only when the surface is viewed at a large angle of incidence (glancing angle). [Definition standardized by ISO.]

CONT

Frequently in the paint industry, sheen is used synonymously with "low-angle sheen", a characteristic where a material appears to be matte when illuminated and viewed near to the perpendicular, but appears to be glossy when illuminated and viewed at an angle near to the grazing angle, such as 85° off the perpendicular.

OBS

sheen: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • low angle sheen

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Brillant apparaissant uniquement lorsque la surface est vue en lumière rasante. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

Le feuil paraît mat lorsqu'il est vu suivant un angle droit par rapport à la surface.

OBS

lustre : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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