The Last of Die Punches?

[Coinery]

Just out of interest then, when were die-punches finally phased out? I'm presuming there was a transitional period, where both processes were used (punching in of last digits on dates, and die repairs, etc.)?

But, what was the finally currency die known to have used hand-punched components?

Edited October 10, 2012 by Coinery

[Rob]

Just out of interest then, when were die-punches finally phased out? I'm presuming there was a transitional period, where both processes were used (punching in of last digits on dates, and die repairs, etc.)?

But, what was the finally currency die known to have used hand-punched components?

I would have thought that a set of punches was still available for use in the event of repairs being required, though used infrequently.

[seuk]

The 1787 shilling and sixpence dies are probably some of the last to be hand punched as part of the engraving process (Gold and Maundy coins may also have been punched 1787-1803?). However using larger design fragments for each punch. I think even the letters were punched in groups of 3 or 4 but am not sure.