What does "non-hammered" mean on

kimber45ACP

the PCGS online submission form?

JCMhouston

As relates to early European coinage it would mean machine made, using a screw press or later mechanical/steam presses. Ancient and medieval coinage was struck by hand using a hammer with the blank between the two dies.

Now as to whether or not that is what they refer to I can't say.

JamesMurray

Does PCGS slab hammereds ? This is a game changer for me , id be tempted if thats the case.

PerryHall

Hammered coins were made in the pre-screw press days---one die was held in place, a planchet was placed on that die, the coiner would hold a second die against the planchet with one hand and then hammer that die with a hammer held in his other hand. Such coins were crude and are more difficult to grade.

ambro51

Too bad the three stooges never done a film in which they were employees of a 1500 era mint!!

SereneDude

<< <i>Too bad the three stooges never done a film in which they were employees of a 1500 era mint!! >>


Moe (after getting hit on the hand by Curly): "Why you mullet head!"
Curly: "I'm just a victim of coicumstance!
Moe: "Why I oughta!"

TwoSides2aCoin

That's for those who don't drink.

Manorcourtman

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