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The milling is a throwback to times when coins were worth what they said they were. Many had smooth sides, because that was easier to mould using gold, silver, and most other metals. However, criminals and forgers would shave some of the coin off the rim. The difference was unnoticeable, and the shavings could be used to make more coinage, or simply be sold as a pure metal. Thus you had more money for the same amount of coins.
Milling makes it so unprofitable to first shave off the milling and then recarve or remould it that people simply don't bother. The advent of standard sized coins also helped make this a low concern.
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How much is a coin that is the back of a dime on one side and the back of a penny on the other worth?
Eleven Cents. This is another version of the magician's coin made by milling two real coins and gluing them together. It sinks to the lowest common denominator: the penny! These magician's coins generally sell for a few dollars apiece -- as a novelty item.
Why are dimes and quarters ridged on the edges?
It's called "milling", and it's a historical relic. At one time, coins were made of precious metals (gold or silver). Unscrupulous people would shave the edges of coins and collect the shavings to melt down. Milling the edges makes it obvious that this has been done, and that the coin therefore wasn't worth full value. Neither quarters nor dimes still contain any gold or silver, but they're still milled, mostly because they've been that way for a long time, and ceasing to mill them would make them look "weird" to people at this point.
Why do quarters and dimes have the milling on their edges?
Quarters ad dimes, and lager denominations of coins, used to be made of silver, and a few of gold. The value of each coin was basically determined by the value of the silver or gold used to make it. Some people used to shave bits off each coin they received, thus accumulating valuable silver and gold for resale while reducing the real value of the coin being shaved. The milling on the edges was added so that you could tell if someone was trying to palm off on you a coin that had been shaved that way and was, therefore, not worth the amount marked on it.
How many ten cent coins are equal in value to two fifty cent coins?
10 coins= 2 fifty cent coins.
Two coins 30cents no20cents coins what is answer?
quarter+nickel= $0.30, using two coins.
Does a milled coins have ridges?
Yes - the ridges are called milling, or reeding.
What is the definition of ridged rollars?
Dollar coins with 'milling' or ridges around the rim.
How do you use 'milling' in a sentence?
"The milling machine broke, delaying the next run of coins." "The sheep were milling about, scenting danger, but unsure of where to run."
Types of milling machine?
Horizontal and vertical milling machine.
What is the value of a 2 head fifty cent piece?
These magician's coins are made by private companies by milling down two genuine coins. They sell for $5 - $10 in novelty stores or for $2 - $3 on eBay.
What is the function of peripheral milling?
What is the function of peripheral milling? product of peripheral milling
What is up milling?
Milling machine for milling a flat surface. Stairs. Slot. And gear is made​​.
What is the name of a person who operates a milling machine?
A person who operates a milling machine is called a milling machine operator, milling machinist or a machinist.
How do you specify milling machine?
how do you specify a milling machine
What are the ridges on the side of some coins called?
There are a number of ways that people have referred to it but the two most common is known as reeding or a reeded edge or milling and a milled edge.
When was the milling machine invented?
the milling machine was invented in 1818.
What are types of milling machines?
Horizontal and vertical milling machine.
