OLD COIN INSCRIPTIONS.

To read an inscription on a silver coin which, by much wear, is become

wholly obliterated, put the poker in the fire; when red hot, place the

coin upon it, and the inscription will plainly appear of a greenish hue,

but will disappear as the coin cools. This method was practised at the

Mint to discover the genuine coin when the silver was last called in.

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