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Old 04-14-2011, 02:22 PM
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Default Re: coining (wasnt sure where this would go)

A fifty ton press should suffice for a small coin of 22 mm. Silver is a rather soft metal, especially sterling silver or even better; pure silver. But the result depends on other things as well, e.g. the depth of the engraving in the dies. Compare a coin with a high relief medal. A high relief medal takes a much heavier press than a flat coin.
Are you going to struck your coin with the aid of a ring or without? That also makes a difference for the result.
I'd love to see some pictures of your coin dies.

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Lei
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