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Fuller version, bearing the same date, in T. 29/20.45, MINT01079 (printed in NC, 5: 381-2 and CTB, 27, part 2 (1713):14).
Peyton [warden] reports that half the silver brought to the Mint is suspected to be melted coin. Mint officers report that some new coins are being clipped and re-edged. Newton reports that wear and unlawful diminishing have reduced the weight of coins, especially sixpences. Treasurer orders the Mint to determine a reasonable level of loss by wear and a means of preventing the counterfeiting of coppers.
Whitehall th. ry.
Present
Lord Treasurer r. Chancellour
Mr. Peyton says halfe the Silver brought to the Mint to be coined is
New Bullion, and they suspect it to be money melted
The Officers of the Mint say they have met with New money clipt and
edged againe
rd Baggs are too light about 14 or 15 Ounces
The 1sh. Bags about 7oz. &