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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

The appearance of a coin that has a lustre that looks very subdued, flat, or without life as compared to the beauty and sparkle of a new mint lustre. Coins that are treated many times in chemically active acid dips get this appearance. The excessive dipping destroys the lustre.

Key term(s)
  • dipped out look
  • washed out look

French

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

Spanish

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