Picture No | 10219586 |
Date | 1845 |
Description | The Weighing Office at the Bank of England 1845 |
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In June 1842 all light sovereigns were recalled to the Bank of England and weighed. If they were below the standard weight they were defaced and cut using this machine.
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 22 March 1845, page 189 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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