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Punch marks

Scope note

Small counterstamps punched into metal surfaces, especially on coins.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300028747

Broader Terms used

<marks by process or technique>

Term used for

mark, punch
marks, punch

Equivalent Terms used

punch mark

Created

13yrs ago

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