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In 1278, Jews were arrested in England for coin clipping which would be the practice of
1278: All Jews of England Arrested in 'Coin-clipping' Scandal - Jewish World - Haaretz.com
Common Cents Coins & Collectibles - 119! The ridges were added to keep people from coin clipping, an act of shaving down coins made from precious metals for personal gain. http://qoo.ly/xp4sv #TheMoreYouKnow #