Clerical copy of MINT00597 (Mint 19/2/426) with an annotation by Newton

Diplomatic TextCatalogue Entry

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<text in Unknown’s hand begins>A proposall of the Provost & Monyers To the Honourable Sir Isaac Newton. In Relation to the Coynage of Copper half pence and farthings

Drawing & cutting, Nealing, blanching Scouring & bearing the Waste at per pound. } 1d.34
Coyning. Finding Dyes, & Paying the Ingraver, 40s. per Tun. as in the Last Coynage at per pound weight. } 2.
















<text in Isaac Newton’s hand begins>The Founder demands 15s per cwt for melting into barrs.