Tables relating to the Royal Mint
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TitleTables relating to the Royal Mint
Reference codeMS14
Datec1573
Scope and ContentManuscript volume, 1573, containing documents and tables relating to the Royal Mint, including papers on the prevention of counterfeiting and clipping of coins, and methods of replenishing the circulation of silver coins.
NotesThe English Royal Mint was responsible for the making of coins according to exact compositions, weights, dimensions and tolerances, usually determined by law. Minting in England was reorganised by King Edward I to facilitate a general recoinage in 1279. This established a unified system which was run from the Royal Mint in London by the Master and Warden of the Mint.. There remained smaller mints in Canterbury and elsewhere until 1553, when English minting was concentrated into a single establishment in London. For several centuries control of policy relating to the coinage rested soley with the monarch, with Parliament finally gaining control following the Revolution of 1688. The Mint itself worked as an independent body until that date, when it came under the control of the Treasury.
Conditions governing accessOpen for research. At least 24 hours notice is required for research visits.
Extent1 volume containing 13 leaves
Physical descriptionManuscript quarto. Vellum binding.
System of ArrangementSingle item
Finding aidsCollection level description.
University of London manuscripts relating to the Royal Mint and coinage include MSS 14, 21, 51, 62, 72, 100, 102, 108, 151, 152, 154 and 499.
Level of descriptionfonds