reclining

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In 1869 the old copper issues were called in to be used for recoining and re-issue as bronze coinage—as type of late bronze coinage of 1866.

From The Coinages of the Channel Islands by Lowsley, B.

But the systematic recoining of the tradition was only effected when a firmer stamp had become available than the free ideas of the prophets, the will of God having been formulated in writing.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

It was his duty to superintend the recoining of the money of England, which had been debased by dishonest officials at the mint.

From The Story of Great Inventions by Burns, Elmer Ellsworth

He excelled all men in recoining the gold of common sense in his own mind.

From Dr. Johnson and His Circle by Bailey, John Cann

There is a perpetual refining and recoining of the current wisdom of life and conversation.

From Birds and Poets : with Other Papers by Burroughs, John