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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

A truly incomparable coin in terms of its overall condition for a particular date or type. A coin of such outstanding condition relative to all other known examples of that denomination either by date or type, that it likely has few equals. A coin against which all others may be compared. For some collectors such coins command substantial price premiums.

OBS

See related term: finest known.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
Key term(s)
  • pièce critère

Spanish

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