handstruck
The term "handstruck" primarily refers to a method of coinage where a blank piece of metal, known as a flan, was struck by a hammer against a die to impress an image or inscription. This was the dominant method of coin production for millennia, predating more mechanized processes. In handstruck coinage, a craftsman would manually place the flan on the lower die, which was usually fixed, and then strike the upper die, held in hand or by a hammer, onto the flan. The force and precision of the strike were crucial for creating a clear and durable coin.
This technique allowed for relatively rapid production compared to earlier methods like casting, but it also
The term "handstruck" is also sometimes used more broadly to describe any object or mark created by