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Hobbies

Regularly undertaken activities for pastime and leisure such as collection of themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, etc.

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adjustment

Hobbies; Numismatics

The filing down of a blank to the correct weight before striking, shown by file marks. File marks are often still visible on the surface of a coin even after being struck.

effigy

Hobbies; Numismatics

The image or likeness of a person, usually on the obverse of a coin or medal.

lettered edge

Hobbies; Numismatics

The outside edge of a coin containing an inscription.

debase

Hobbies; Numismatics

To lower the silver/gold value of the coin by altering its purity, but with the same face value as the pure coin. This often happens during periods of high inflation.

mint roll

Hobbies; Numismatics

Uncirculated coins wrapped in rolls by issuing authority of a certain quantity.

karat

Hobbies; Numismatics

Unit measurement of the purity of gold. Usually marked 'K', or 'k'. 24K = pure gold, 18K = .750 fine. Not to be confused with 'Carat' used with precious stones. Note that both ...

carat

Hobbies; Numismatics

Unit measurement of the weight of precious stones. Usually marked 'c' or 'car'. 1 carat = 200 milligrams. Not to be confused with 'Karat' used with gold.

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