From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
12 [May?] 1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0104; Reel 1054
Summary:
Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.
Gives instructions as to how to prepare a piece of copper for coining.
Asks WB to recommend candidates for supernumerary clerk to be appointed soon to Mint office. Has also asked W. H. Barton for recommendations.
Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]
Cease coining florins and commence production of shillings and sixpence. [JH annotation: Saw Brande today and gave these instructions verbally.]
Calls attention to tendency of recently cut silver coins to be too light in weight.