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ARTIFICIAL TONING [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

A colouring process using a man-made chemical substance in a deliberate attempt to conceal poor quality lustre, wear, hairlines, etc., on coins which would otherwise appear uncirculated. This process is accomplished over a relatively short time, minutes to weeks.

OBS

Artificial toning is usually not as attractive as true original toning.

OBS

See related terms: toning (noun), original toning.

French

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

Coloration ou vernis dont on recouvre artificiellement, au moyen de procédés chimiques, les pièces de monnaie, jetons ou médailles pour les protéger ou en masquer les défauts qui ne devraient pas y être.

Spanish

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