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The Striking Process

This 18th century engraving, included in Denis Diderot’s Encyclopedia, reflects the scale of the screw press of that era. Such a device was used to create numerous medals in the exhibition, such as those of Louis XIV.

Please tap the image at the left for the Paris Mint’s annotated overview of the medallic striking process in use today, derived from technology used since their founding in 864.

The contemporary videos below, produced by Medal Craft Mint and the Money Museum, provide insight into the process of striking medals and coins in modern commercial and educational settings.