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gold content

純金 ／ gold-content　—　Measuring

Weight × fineness, said of a gold coin.

Croeseid Croeseidc. BC 550 Fiorino d'oro (florin) Fiorino d'oro (florin)13th–14th century Agnel d'or (the gold lamb) Agnel d'or (the gold lamb)1311
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The calculation is the same for gold coins. However, since gold is softer and more valuable than silver, weight loss from wear translates directly into a financial loss.