Definition
brassage
noun
- A fee or charge paid to a mint for the privilege of having metal coined into money.
Usage: historical; numismatics
Examples
- The merchant paid a brassage to the royal mint for converting his silver bullion into coins.
- In medieval times, brassage was a significant source of revenue for the crown.
- The brassage rate varied depending on the purity and weight of the metal being minted.