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- 1 2 3 Craig 1953, p. 152
- ↑ Goldman, P. H. J. (1974). "Eloye Mestrelle and the introduction of the mill and screw press into English coining circa 1561–1575". Spink and Son's Numismatic Circular. 82: 422–427.
- ↑ The numismatic chronicle. Soc. 1841. p. 159.
- ↑ Challis 1992, p. 329
- ↑ Blondeau, Peter (1653). A Most Humble Remonstrance of Peter Blondeau: Concerning the Offers by Him Made to this Commonwealth, for the Coyning of the Monie by a New Invention, Not Yet Practised in Any State, the which Will Prevent Counterfeiting, Casting, Washing and Clipping of the Same.
- ↑ Blondeau, Peter (1653). The Humble Representation of P. Blondeau, as a Warning, Touching Severall Disorders Happening by Monie Ill-favoredly Coined, and the Only Meanes to Prevent Them.
- ↑ Corporation of Moniers in the Mint (London, England) (1653). The Answer of the Corporation of Moniers in the Mint, at the Tower of London, to Two False and Scandalous Libells Printed at London, and Lately Come Forth Without Date: The First Intituled, The Humble Representation of Peter Blondeau, as a Warning Touching Severall Disorders Hapning by Money Ill-favouredly Coyned, and the Only Means to Prevent Them. The Second Intituled, A Most Humble Memorandum from Peter Blondeau. Which Not Only Intends Maliciously to Sandall Us the Corporation of Moniers, of the Common-wealth of England ; But Also Most Falsly to Imprint in the Hearts and Mindes of All People in Christendome, and More Especially the Good People Under the Obedience of the Parliament of England ; that (by Us the Corporation of Moniers) the Moneys of this Common-wealth, Both for Gold and Silver, are Not Justly Made, According to Our Indenture. Set Forth to Undeceive All the Good People that Have Seen Or Read the Said Peter Blondeau's False and Scandalous Libells. Corporation of Moniers.
- ↑ The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society. Quaritch. 1849. p. 12.
- 1 2 Challis 1992, p. 330
- ↑ Craig 1953, p. 153
- ↑ Challis 1992, p. 341
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Diary of Samuel Pepys, Tuesday, 19 February 1661 . - 1 2 Challis 1992, p. 343
- ↑ The Numismatic Chronicle. Royal Numismatic Society. 1812. p. 218.
- ↑ Till, William (1837). An Essay on the Roman Denarius and English Silver Penny ... To which is appended a list of English and Scotch pennies from the Conquest ... an account of the farthings of Queen Anne; a list of books necessary to the collectors of medals; transactions of the Numismatic Society, etc. p. 92.
- ↑ Challis 1992, p. 347
- 1 2 Challis 1992, p. 362
Bibliography
- Craig, John (1953), The Mint: A History of the London Mint from A.D. 287 to 1948, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-17077-2
- Challis, Christopher Edgar (1992), A New History of the Royal Mint, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-24026-0
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