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An advocate for a metallic currency, or a paper currency always convertible into gold.
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The act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin.
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Bullion in the bar or mass.
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Heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent.
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Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc.
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Uncoined gold or silver in the mass.
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Base or uncurrent coin.
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Alloyed with inferior metal; debased; as, base coin; base bullion.
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The proportion of pure silver or gold in jewelry, bullion, or coins.
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Something claimed or taken by virtue of sovereign prerogative; specifically, a charge or toll deducted from bullion brought to a mint to be coined; the difference between the cost of a mass of bullion and the value as money of the pieces coined from it.
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Any money, bullion, or the like, found in the earth, or otherwise hidden, the owner of which is not known. In England such treasure belongs to the crown; whereas similar treasure found in the sea, or upon the surface of the land, belongs to the finder if no owner appears.
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