| Glossary ID | 97 |
|---|---|
| Title | Clipping |
| Search Letter | C |
| Description | The (illegal) process of snipping a part of the edge of a coin so as to obtain some precious metal. It was a serious problem on hammered coins. Milling, beading, engraving to the edge and other technical innovations helped to reduce this. |
| Last Update | 2021-11-29 09:27:05 |