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Numismatic Engravers' Cryptic Legacy
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- 1. Device shaping molten metal into the prototype for repeated coin casting.
- 2. Tool of choice for delicate detail cuts in early metallic artistry.
- 3. Script style sometimes engraved on coins to convey sacred authority.
- 5. Surface oxidation layer indicating age and authenticity of ancient coins.
- 9. Segment beneath the main design, often with inscriptions or mint marks.
- 10. Opposite to the obverse, frequently showcasing symbols or denominational elements.
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- 4. Broader term embracing all coinage and their study, including engravings.
- 6. Old Latin term referring to a coin die, the master stamping plate.
- 7. Engraver known for randomness or chance markings on ancient tokens.
- 8. Ornamental intricate metalwork technique occasionally mirrored in engraving.
- 11. The 'face' side of a coin often bearing the portrait or emblem.
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