NOMISMA

tolerance

公差 — Measuring

The margin of deviation from the standard that is allowed in advance.

Tetradrachm of Alexander Tetradrachm of AlexanderBC 336–323 Denarius of the horseman (Bolskan) Denarius of the horseman (Bolskan)2nd century BC to the early 1st century BC Kacha's Dinar Kacha's Dinar4th century
A photograph for the related word “standard”.

With manual production, it is impossible to make every coin exactly the same. Therefore, an acceptable range is established. ⚠ By aiming for the lower limit of the tolerance, the precious metal content can be legally reduced.