The moon shimmered like a silver coin.
Meaning: The natural satellite of the Earth was shining with a soft, gentle light, similar to a shiny white metal that is used as money.
Choice of Words: Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth. Shimmered means to shine with a soft, gentle light. Like means similar to. Silver is a shiny white metal. Coin is a small, flat piece of metal with a design stamped on it, used as money.
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