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RE: History of the Lviv Mint No. 5 - Beginning of the study of the coins of the Lviv Mint - История Львовского монетного двора №5 - Начало изучения монет львовского монетного двора
... is it made of real Silver ?
Yes! It is made of silver of the highest standard!
... when did they start diluting the money with other metals ?
In the 16th and 17th centuries they began to add various impurities to silver. Coins with impurities in silver are already very poorly preserved in the ground. Sometimes you find such a coin, but it falls apart in your hands))
Monetary history is fascinating!
btw.. have you heard of Mike Maloney - he explains the hidden history of money. Great watch.