Ancient Roman coin molds found in Northern England

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Numerous ancient Roman coin molds have been discovered in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England (see the map below). It remains unclear whether these molds were intended for producing illegal forgeries or, less likely, authorized emergency replicas. Sanctioned replicas may have been used to pay troops stationed at the Empire's outer reaches, later being replaced once the authentic currency arrived. (The video below describes ancient coin molds.)

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14294449/I-Fraudius-Roman-coin-conmen-discovered-nearly-1-700-years-committed-crime-punishable-crucifixion.html