Re: Coin Manufacture!

[Colin G. 147]

Can anyone recommend a good publication that details the coin manufacturing process. I know Peck and others touch on the subject, and I am aware of the basic processes, but I am after something that discusses in detail how the process evolved and how dies were repaired etc.

Is there such a book that anyone is aware of?

Many Thanks

Colin G.

[Teg 0]

Hi,

"The Art and Craft of COINMAKING a History of Minting Technology"

by Denis R Cooper

Spink and Son Ltd 1988

ISBN 0907 605 27 3

Is a great book, I paid about £ 30 for it. (but have seen it for much more)

Denis was Chief Engineer in the Royal Mint

Detailed guide to coining technology: techniques, machines, tools, procedures, etc. from the middle ages to the present.

Teg

[Colin G. 147]

Teg,

Thanks for that, all I have to do now is locate a copy, the only one I can find is priced at £100!!

Many Thanks

Colin G.

[Guest Guest]

Looks like we will be competing, Colin. I would like a copy too!