Meaning: This sentence describes the appearance of the coin.
Choice of Words:Shiny means reflecting light, bright. New means recently made, not old or used before.
Alternative Expressions
The coin was gleaming and pristine.
Meaning: This means that the coin looked very shiny and clean.
Choice of Words: The word **gleaming** means something that is shining brightly. **Pristine** means something that is clean and perfect. When we say something is **gleaming and pristine**, we mean that it looks very shiny and clean.
The coin was lustrous and untouched.
Meaning: This means that the coin looked very shiny and had not been used or seen before.
Choice of Words: The word **lustrous** means something that has a beautiful shine. **Untouched** means something that has not been touched or used. When we say something is **lustrous and untouched**, we mean that it looks very shiny and has not been used or seen before.