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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;robinjojo, post: 26130607, member: 110226&quot;]The roller press was a major step towards the production of machine or milled coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>The mint at Segovia in Spain was the first to use this technology, in conjunction with the constant availability to power the presses, thanks to the centuries old Roman aqueduct. The dies initially used during the reign of Philip II were German engraved and of fine quality.</p><p><br /></p><p>Spain, Segovia, Philip II, 8 reales, 1590.</p><p>Calico-167a</p><p>27.0 grams</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1667585[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Perhaps the pinnacle of Spanish coinage is the 50 reales of Segovia, which must have required heavy duty mint presses to create the tremendous pressure to mint these massive coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Spain, Segovia, Philip IV, 50 Reales, 1635 R.</p><p>KM 81.5</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1667586[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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