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PIECE PREMIERE FRAPPE [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

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

An unofficial term referring to a coin struck shortly after a new die is put into use. Such coins often have prooflike surfaces and resemble proofs in certain (but not all) characteristics. Resurfaced previously used dies sometimes have these characteristics.

OBS

See related term: new-die proof (noun).

French

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

Désignation non officielle de chacune des premières pièces frappées au moyen d'une nouvelle paire de coins sans que ces coins n'aient reçu l'apprêt nécessaire pour la production de pièces de collection. Comme une paire de nouveaux coins donne une impression plus nette, ces pièces prennent un lustre semblable à celui des pièces épreuves numismatiques.

Spanish

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