restrike

noun

re·​strike (ˌ)rē-ˈstrīk How to pronounce restrike (audio)
ˈrē-ˌstrīk
: a coin or medal struck from an original die at some time after the original issue

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Eight original examples are known, along with seven later restrikes believed to have been produced for collectors in the mid-19th century. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

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1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of restrike was in 1868

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“Restrike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrike. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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