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PIECE ARMOIRIES [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obverse
1, record 1, English, obverse
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- face 1, record 1, English, face
correct, noun
- head 1, record 1, English, head
correct, noun
- avers 1, record 1, English, avers
correct, noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The more important of the two sides of a coin, usually the side bearing the effigy of a monarch, a ruler, or some other important person or, in some instances, the coat of arms of a country. 1, record 1, English, - obverse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avers
1, record 1, French, avers
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- côté face 1, record 1, French, c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20face
correct, masculine noun
- face 1, record 1, French, face
correct, feminine noun
- droit 1, record 1, French, droit
correct, masculine noun
- obvers 1, record 1, French, obvers
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Côté considéré comme le plus important d’une pièce; il porte habituellement l'effigie d’un souverain, d’un dirigeant ou d’un personnage historique ou, parfois, les armoiries d’un pays. 1, record 1, French, - avers
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Numismatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sleeve
1, record 2, English, sleeve
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cardboard envelope used to protect a case during shipment. Sometimes, it is adorned with a logo, a coat of arms, or an illustration linked to the theme of the coin. 1, record 2, English, - sleeve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Numismatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fourreau
1, record 2, French, fourreau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recouvrement de carton de type manchon dans lequel s’insère un coffret, un écrin ou un étui pour le protéger au moment de l'expédition. Dans sa forme la plus luxueuse, il porte un logo, des armoiries ou une illustration reliée au thème de la pièce. 1, record 2, French, - fourreau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- engouled
1, record 3, English, engouled
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An epithet applied to bends, crosses, saltiers, etc., the extremities of which enter the mouths of animals. 2, record 3, English, - engouled
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The modern Dictionaries give the French form engoulée. 2, record 3, English, - engouled
Record 3, Key term(s)
- engoulé
- engoulée
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- engoulé
1, record 3, French, engoul%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit lorsqu'une pièce ou figure se termine par deux têtes d’animaux qui veulent la dévorer. [...] Une bande engoulée de deux têtes de lion. Cette pièce est fréquemment employée dans les armoiries allemandes. 2, record 3, French, - engoul%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bearing
1, record 4, English, bearing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression very frequently used to signify a charge, or anything included within the escutcheon. The old French formula of speaking of the charges upon arms was 'il porte.' 2, record 4, English, - bearing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pièce d'armoiries
1, record 4, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%27armoiries
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- billet
1, record 5, English, billet
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small oblong figure ... in heraldry, they are brick-shaped and should be drawn twice as long as wide. 2, record 5, English, - billet
Record 5, Key term(s)
- billette
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- billette
1, record 5, French, billette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d’armoiries en forme de rectangle. 2, record 5, French, - billette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- new-design coins set (1967)
1, record 6, English, new%2Ddesign%20coins%20set%20%281967%29
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- set of the new-design coins (1967) 1, record 6, English, set%20of%20the%20new%2Ddesign%20coins%20%281967%29
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1967. Three kinds of sets of the new-design (Canadian wildlife) coins were offered to collectors by the Royal Canadian Mint: 1. the familiar six-coin set in plastic, 2. a set in a red leather-covered case (containing a sterling silver medallion in addition to the standard six coins), and 3. a "gold set" in a black leather-covered case. The gold set contained the cent through the dollar and a twenty-dollar gold coin bearing the Coat of Arms of Canada on its reverse. All coins in the gold set were of the best quality the Mint could produce at the time. Some sets even had lacquered coins, to help ensure that their beautiful finish would remain free of tarnish for many years. 1, record 6, English, - new%2Ddesign%20coins%20set%20%281967%29
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related term: Canadian wildlife. 1, record 6, English, - new%2Ddesign%20coins%20set%20%281967%29
Record 6, Key term(s)
- new design coin set
- set of new design coins
- new-design coin set
- set of the new-design coins
- new design coin set 1967
- set of the new design coins 1967
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de pièces à nouveaux motifs (1967)
1, record 6, French, ensemble%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20%C3%A0%20nouveaux%20motifs%20%281967%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ensemble comprenant la série de pièces à nouveaux motifs (1967) 1, record 6, French, ensemble%20comprenant%20la%20s%C3%A9rie%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20%C3%A0%20nouveaux%20motifs%20%281967%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1967. Pour souligner le Centenaire de la Confédération canadienne, trois ensembles comprenant la série de pièces à nouveaux motifs(faune canadienne) furent offerts aux collectionneurs par la Monnaie royale canadienne : 1. l'ensemble comprenant la série habituelle de six pièces sous plastique, 2. l'ensemble comprenant la série de six pièces plus un médaillon d’argent sterling, dans un coffret de cuir rouge, et 3. l'«ensemble or» présenté dans un coffret recouvert de cuir noir. Ce dernier contenait toutes les divisions du cent au dollar inclusivement et une pièce d’or de 20 dollars dont le revers s’ornait des armoiries du Canada. Toutes les pièces de l'«ensemble or» étaient de la meilleure qualité que la Monnaie pouvait alors produire. Les pièces de certains exemplaires de cet ensemble avaient même été laquées pour que leur superbe couleur résistât longtemps au dédorage. 1, record 6, French, - ensemble%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20%C3%A0%20nouveaux%20motifs%20%281967%29
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaperon
1, record 7, French, chaperon
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capuchon, morceau de cuir qui couvre la tête des oiseaux de proie. 1, record 7, French, - chaperon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se dit de l'habillement de tête de l'époque gothique représenté comme pièce d’armoirie. Le chaperon consistait en une sorte de capuchon se terminant en pointe. Cette longue pointe pouvait être remontée autour de la tête. On trouve dans plusieurs armoiries des figures chaperonnées. Tel est ordinairement l'épervier [...] 1, record 7, French, - chaperon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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