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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.
Source Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 22 March 1845, page 189
Credit © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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