Milling (Noun)
Meaning
Corrugated edge of a coin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The milling on the edge of the coin helped prevent it from being shaved or filed down for its precious metal content.
- The coin's milling was still intact, indicating that it had not been tampered with or altered in any way.
- Collectors often examine the milling on a coin to determine its authenticity and condition.
- The rough texture of the milling on the edge provided an added layer of security against counterfeiting.
- Inspecting the milling on the coin's edge can provide valuable clues about its history and provenance.