Related for Meilah 28:5
ליחליה אבנין
[the surplus was] then exchanged against this money of the craftsmen, handed over to the craftsmen<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' It is not essential actually to hand it over to the labourers. Somebody else may acquire it on their behalf. The incense then becomes secular property and may be re-purchased for the Temple to be used during the coming year.');"><sup>4</sup></span>
Tosefta Shekalim (Lieberman)
How was it done? The craftsmen's wages are segregated, redeemed against the money due to the craftsmen and given to the craftsmen as their wages; then they are bought back [with money] from the chamber.
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