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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poynson, late var., after F. poinçon, of Puns(c)hio(u)n(e n.1 2 (a stamp or punch). — 1663 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I 450.
His majesties face … expressed in the poynsons exhibit and produced by Charles Matland, generall of his majesties mint
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