Definition

• Retooled, Retooling.  A re-engraving of an existing die – or a hub –  to sharpen, deepen or change the lettering or device. While numerous dies have been retooled, the same effort on a hub has occurred far less frequently. An example, however, is the British Queen’s South Africa Medal, originally issued with the dates 1899-1900. The hub was retooled to change the date when the conflict continued beyond 1900. Evidence of the retooling can be seen on the later pieces. See die retooling.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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