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TitleRoyal Mint papers, 1729-1770

Held atSenate House Library, University of London

Reference codeMS102

Date1729-1770

Creator
- UnknownMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  Details of the creator were unknown at the time of the compilation of this finding aid.

Scope and ContentManuscript volume containing transcripts of papers relating to the Royal Mint, [1732-1770], including a copy confirmation of the Charter of the Royal Mint, dated 24 Apr 1662, including the original grant of 1 May 1308 and successive confirmations and grants; a copy of the indenture dated 23 Aug 1732 appointing John Conduitt as Warden of the Mint, with corrections in red ink to form the basis of an indenture for the Hon Charles Sloane Cadogan, 23 Nov 1770; copy of a warrant dated 24 Jul 1729 for John Conduitt to coin British copper, with a note of a similar warrant dated 17 Aug 1738 for Richard Arundell, Master of the Irish Mint; copy of a warrant dated 20 Nov 1740 for Richard Arundell, Master of the Irish Mint, to coin copper for Ireland.

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 170 leaves

Physical descriptionManuscript duodecimo. Bound in crimson morocco, with a floriated border tooled in gold on each cover and gilt edges.

System of ArrangementSingle item.

Finding aidsCollection level description.

Other University of London Manuscripts relating to the Royal Mint and coinage include MSS 14, 21, 51, 62, 72, 100, 108, 151, 152, 154 and 499.

Level of descriptionfonds

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