why do our coins have reeded edges and other decor?

LanceNewmanOCC

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just a quick neat read for those that do not know.
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LanceNewmanOCC

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well this goes well with the artice
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TwoKopeiki

Clipping was not as much of an issue as filing, from what I remember reading. Clipping could be easily detected, while filing removed a fine layer of silver without disturbing the shape of the planchet or any design elements. Some of the more corrupt merchants used to file around the edge and collect silver / gold dust. While it doesn't sound like a lot, if you handle hundreds of coins a day - it adds up to quite a bit of dust.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>Clipping was not as much of an issue as filing, from what I remember reading. Clipping could be easily detected, while filing removed a fine layer of silver without disturbing the shape of the planchet or any design elements. Some of the more corrupt merchants used to file around the edge and collect silver / gold dust. While it doesn't sound like a lot, if you handle hundreds of coins a day - it adds up to quite a bit of dust. >>

PerryHall

Reeding and other design elements on the edge were also placed there to make counterfeiting more difficult