From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.15; Reel 1055
Summary:
Analysis of copper alloy in sovereign coin.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Analysis of copper alloy in sovereign coin.
Case of L. C. Wyon, promoted to chief engraver, is different from those of Henry Bingley, whose office [Queen's assay master] was abolished, and of Mr. Field, who succeeded J. M. Beckwith [as resident assayer].