THE EARLY MINTING PROCESS

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Early screw press used the the early US mint. This press was on display at the mint in the 1920's. It was probably used to cut planchets, as it was not big enough to strike coins.

    

A milling machine at the mint in the early 1860's. This machine was used to raise the edges of planchets.