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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

Originally, a choice coin, whose value and desirability were unknown to the owner. Now, more commonly, the best-quality coin in a collection for sale, or a coin as in an original roll, etc.

OBS

See related term: steal (noun), choice (noun).

OBS

cherry: slang.

French

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

Perle d'une collection; joyau d'une collection.

Spanish

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