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by wongarsu 608 days ago
Ever since coin clipping got out of hand in the 1700s most coins feature milled edges or edge inscriptions. They make the edges more resistant to wear and make any wear easy to spot.

Of course there's a limit to the precision you can get from coins, but considering the scale of their production and the account of handling they see they are surprisingly good

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> in the 1700s

It's been happening since ever.