Spanish Mint Schools For Engravers

Hi -

I understand that, for many years, mints in Spain have operated training schools for new Engravers.

The coin dealer from whom I bought this large silver piece perhaps 20 years ago said that he had bought a small group of these pieces, and that they were made at such a school at the Seville Mint.



Sedwick Auctions sold one a few years ago, describing it as "Spain, silver medal (1985) of a Segovia 50 reales (cincuentin) 1610C made from art school dies from Seville. 146.5 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned Mint State, engraved F.A.S. MEDALLA PUERTO RICO 17 and PLATA 999 on the edge."

(Here is the reverse, shown with a Peace dollar to give an idea of the size -


Any information on the schools would be appreciated.


Thanks,
Bill