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Re: what's "shave them down," and why
In Response To: what's "shave them down," and why ()

To shave a coin: remove slivers of gold or silver for personal gain and then return the coin(s) into circulation. To remove findings (dust) from a roll or bag was legal, though.

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The reason for our reeded edge coinage
what's "shave them down," and why
Re: what's "shave them down," and why
tradition
Re: tradition
but that didn't stop "sweating"
Reminds me of searching the half-dollar rolls grin
Re: The reason for our reeded edge coinage
Interesting. Never knew that.

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