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WIRE MASK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whizzing
1, record 1, English, whizzing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any process such as buffing, burnishing, polishing, acid treatment or wire brushing used for the purpose of improving the surface of a coins, medals, or tokens. Most whizzed coins have an unnaturally shiny appearance produced by the abrasive action of the buffing wheel, scour pad or substance used on the coin. Coins are also whizzed to remove or reduce unsightly problems(abrasions), or to mask the effects of adding or removing a mint mark or altering a date. Since whizzed coins lose significant market value, they must be advertised as such when offered for sale. 1, record 1, English, - whizzing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retouche
1, record 1, French, retouche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tripatouillage 1, record 1, French, tripatouillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit de toute modification apportée à une pièce une fois la production originale terminée. Cette pratique est peu prisée des collectionneurs et enlève de la valeur aux pièces. 1, record 1, French, - retouche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Ice Hockey
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wire mask 1, record 2, English, wire%20mask
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cage mask 1, record 2, English, cage%20mask
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wire mask(with a grid pattern tight enough to ward off the butt end of sticks) offers excellent protection but may interfere slightly with... vision. 2, record 2, English, - wire%20mask
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Hockey sur glace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grille
1, record 2, French, grille
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour éviter les blessures au visage, les hockeyeurs peuvent ajuster une grille métallique ou une visière en plastique transparente au casque. 2, record 2, French, - grille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La totalité des jeunes gardiens au hockey mineur emploient maintenant le casque et la grille. 3, record 2, French, - grille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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