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LUSTRE FRAPPE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mint lustre
1, record 1, English, mint%20lustre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mint bloom 1, record 1, English, mint%20bloom
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lustre; bloom; sheen: The brightness on the surface of an uncirculated numismatic object resulting from the centrifugal flow of metal caused by striking with dies. 1, record 1, English, - mint%20lustre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mint lustre or bloom is somewhat frosty in appearance as opposed to the mirror-like smoothness of the field of a proof. Since the lustre of a coin can vary considerably due to factors such as wear, polishing of dies or blanks, exposure to chemicals, humidity, or temperature extremes, etc., it is an important indicator of the condition or grade of a coin. The qualities of lustre are often described by such adjectives as fiery, frosty, light frost, heavy frost, satiny, flat looking, matte, semi-matte, and so on. Although normally brilliant, with time, lustre may become dull, spotted, or discoloured. Lustre is easily worn through with the slightest amount of circulation and strong chemical cleaners will destroy it. Once the mint lustre is gone it cannot be properly restored. 1, record 1, English, - mint%20lustre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lustre de frappe
1, record 1, French, lustre%20de%20frappe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lustre de pièce nouvellement frappée 1, record 1, French, lustre%20de%20pi%C3%A8ce%20nouvellement%20frapp%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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