Dutch coinage instructions
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TitleDutch coinage instructions
Reference codeMS16
Datec1580
Scope and ContentThis manuscript is a translation of a Dutch book 'Het thresoor oft schat van alle specien' printed by William of Paris at Antwerp in 1580.
Manuscript volume, c1580, containing instruction for all (Dutch) Exchangers for the alteration of coinage books and manuals following a proclamation that the fortieth part of all golden moneys is to be reserved for their salaries. The manuscript gives translations of the mottoes on various coins in place of the engravings of the coins found in the printed book.
Manuscript volume, c1580, containing instruction for all (Dutch) Exchangers for the alteration of coinage books and manuals following a proclamation that the fortieth part of all golden moneys is to be reserved for their salaries. The manuscript gives translations of the mottoes on various coins in place of the engravings of the coins found in the printed book.
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Extent1 volume containing 86 leaves
Physical descriptionOblong manuscript octavo. Bound in dark blue morocco, with panelled sides.
System of ArrangementSingle item.
Finding aidsCollection level description.
A copy of Het thresoor oft schat van alle specien (William of Paris, Antwerp, 1580), the original printed book from which the manuscript copy was made, may be found in the Goldsmith's Library (Ref: 212).
Level of descriptionfonds