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The process of re-minting coins
Some details about the re-strike process in coins: There has been much talk recently about re-strikes, particularly with the emergence of Egyptian coins from the NGC company, which seemed strange to many collectors. This article will not present all the theories, but rather focus on the known facts about re-strikes in numismatics in general.
December 28, 2019Janvier coin minting machine
This is perhaps the most accurate method currently known for counterfeiting currency: reverting to the original using a Janvier die for minting… The Janvier die was invented by the French sculptor Victor Janvier in 1899. He wanted to invent a machine that could reduce the design from the plaster mold made by the sculptor to the steel die used for minting coins. Simply put, the plaster mold is installed…
January 8, 2019