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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.
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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