Bullion Office. Bank of England. Chopper for Light Sovereign
Mechanical chopper used to deface gold coins, which were under weight. In June 1842 the Bank of England recalled millions of gold sovereigns which through wear had lost weight
Picture No
10219579
Media ID
46011336
Size
5438px x 4463px
(2.9MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 8 March 1845, page 149
Date
1845
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1842 Bullion Chopper Coins Deface Mechanical Millions Recalled Sovereign Sovereigns
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