noun
- people who mint or coin money; officials responsible for producing currency
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- Medieval moneyers were skilled craftsmen who worked in royal mints.
- The king appointed trusted moneyers to ensure the quality of his coins.
- Ancient moneyers stamped official seals on each piece of currency.
- Dishonest moneyers who debased coins faced severe punishment.
- The guild of moneyers maintained strict standards for silver content.
- Royal moneyers traveled between different mint locations throughout the kingdom.