German Translation - "Prachtexemplar"

Silvereagle82

AltaVista / Babel Fish Translation = Splendour copy

Does this literally translate as copy of a coin (as in restrike or replica) or a splendid speciman of that coin.

"Prachtexemplar" as used in a Kuenker Coin Auction description

SYRACUSIAN

Splendid specimen.

SYRACUSIAN

In Kuenker's auctions, it's often followed by: selten in dieser erhaltung or even Von grober Seltenheit, rare like this, and of the highest rarity, accordingly.Prachtexemplar is a definite good sign in the description.

MacCrimmon

<< <i>Splendid specimen. >>

SYRACUSIAN

Here's a prachtexemplar that I'm trying to get for my collection for instance:




Now, Trueviewed too.

Preussen

The use of “Prachtexemplar” in a coin’s description means that it is a particularly attractive piece with good eye appeal. “Practexemplar” is not a grade, nor is it an indication of scarcity. - Preussen

3Mark

<< <i>Here's a prachtexemplar that I'm trying to get for my collection for instance:




Now, Trueviewed too.

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Dimitri:

Good example of prachtexemplar, because it does have very good eye appeal. I don't think we have a corresponding term in the English language except "killer". 3Mark