Primary tabs
Transcription
[Page 1]
Instructions for the use of such Persons as are desirous of delivering in & receiving Compensation for Old Copper Tokens, struck at his Majesty's Mint in the Tower.
1st. In order to secure regularity in the conduct of this business, & to prevent disappointment to the Persons who bring in Tokens, it will be necessary that an appointment be made with the principal Officers of His Majesty's Mint in the Tower, for a time convenient to them to receive & examine each parcel of Tokens; & in order that the previous arrangement may be as little inconvenient as possible to individuals, the said Officers are instructed, to answer with punctuality & dispatch all Letters addressed to them on this subject & arrange the times appointed for sending in & examining Tokens as nearly as may possibly be in the order in which applications have been made.
2d. No less a Quantity of Tokens can be received for the purpose of examination & compensation than five Bags, each Bag to contain no more than 3080 Pieces in any case, which Pieces, freed from the Bag, are to weigh the full weight of 56 lbs Avoirdupoise.