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Record 1 2016-02-02

English

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

A very thin film, colouring, or mellow appearance on the surface of a coin, token, or medal caused by the chemical combination of the metal in the coin with another element, such as sulphur, over time.

French

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

Coloration de surface que prennent avec le temps certaines pièces de monnaie, jetons ou médailles en argent ou en cuivre; ce phénomène naturel résulte de réactions chimiques entre le métal et son environnement qui provoquent une oxydation progressive donnant diverses colorations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acuñación de moneda
  • Monedas y billetes
  • Numismática
CONT

[...] el sulfuro de hidrógeno reacciona con los metales produciendo su oxidación, es decir, forma una película o pátina en la superficie de la moneda.

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