Hammered Coin Production
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A furnace for producing molten metal for coin production. -
A trussell for use with a pile in producing hammered coins as shown by the moneyer at work. -
A mill for the production of 'milled' coins with both coin dies illustrated. -
A mill for inscribing or milling the edges of coin flans or planchets.
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