Minting Collection

Japan, Imperial Mint, Osaka - Rolling Mills, Cutting Presses
Japan - The Imperial Mint at Osaka - Rolling Mills, and the Cutting-out Presses. Date: circa 1910s

A 19th century Rolling room, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891
3432528 A 19th century Rolling room, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891; Private Collection; (add.info.: A 19th century Rolling room)

Preparation of copper and silver to be alloyed for production of coins, 16th century (engraving)
539915 Preparation of copper and silver to be alloyed for production of coins, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Preparation of copper and silver to be alloyed for production of coins)

Minting coin. From The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland by Raphael Holinshead (1577)
527674 Minting coin. From The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland by Raphael Holinshead (1577).; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Minting coins: 6,6 at bottom right are dies that would be put in press, 1, in which coins stamped out
535372 Minting coins: 6,6 at bottom right are dies that would be put in press, 1, in which coins stamped out. From The Universal Magazine (London 1750)

The Royal Mint - Press Room
The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London - Press Room Date: circa 1908

A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving)
7186138 A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newspaper boys, 1898
7262782 Newspaper boys, 1898 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving)
LRI4676481 The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 4th arrondissement)

100 Ruble Banknote (paper)
1729108 100 Ruble Banknote (paper) by Russian School (20th century)

Russian Banknote of 100 Rubles, 1910 (litho)
1728996 Russian Banknote of 100 Rubles, 1910 (litho) by Russian School (20th century); (add.info.: Silver currency Russia Banknote of 100 rubles 1910)

THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving)
7262194 THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington

The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco)
7260212 The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 247x597 cm; Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Coin depicting Napoleon I
1720209 Coin depicting Napoleon I by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Piece de monnaie Napoleon empereur des francais)

Vanity (engraving)
7201595 Vanity (engraving) by Gheyn, Jacob II de (1565-1625) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanity. Illustration from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart)

A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)
7234862 A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century.. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evil (litho)
7150296 Evil (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evil. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Monks led by German Dominican friar Johann Tetzel selling indulgences to the people of Saxony to release them
7148067 Monks led by German Dominican friar Johann Tetzel selling indulgences to the people of Saxony to release them from punishment for their sins, early 16th Century (engraving) by Haberlin

London Types: the Cabman (litho)
7201836 London Types: the Cabman (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Types: the Cabman)

Woman in veil with balance scales, watched by a bearded man, Sco, 1803 (engraving)
7233076 Woman in veil with balance scales, watched by a bearded man, Sco, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in veil with balance scales)

17th century English man smiling as he hears coins chinking. 1803 (engraving)
7233054 17th century English man smiling as he hears coins chinking. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploitation (litho)
7150302 Exploitation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Taking tickets (chromolitho)
7184874 Taking tickets (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tickets)

English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233593 English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Crooked sixpence, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231126 Crooked sixpence, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Couple travelling by train on their honeymoon (colour litho)
7147416 Couple travelling by train on their honeymoon (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple travelling by train on their honeymoon)

M is for miser (colour litho)
7149213 M is for miser (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M is for miser)

English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving)
7147360 English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho)
7150996 Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

A Long Bill, a man reading (chromolitho)
7148178 A Long Bill, a man reading (chromolitho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Long Bill, a man reading)

Doctor Johnson and the sleeping waifs (chromolitho)
7157147 Doctor Johnson and the sleeping waifs (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Johnson and the sleeping waifs)

Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving)
7154157 Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker)

Advertisement for mortgages from the Abbey National building society (litho)
7157418 Advertisement for mortgages from the Abbey National building society (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bookmark commemorating Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom, Coventry, Warwickshire (silk)
7153911 Bookmark commemorating Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom, Coventry, Warwickshire (silk) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coin adhering by pressure of air (engraving)
7163190 Coin adhering by pressure of air (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coin adhering by pressure of air)

In the Olden Days (colour litho)
7181659 In the Olden Days (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Olden Days)

Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173041 Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School

The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving)
7172973 The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving) by English School

True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman (colour litho)
7181972 True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman)

A Filipino cock-fight (litho)
7171146 A Filipino cock-fight (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Filipino cock-fight)

Monnaie de Cypre, agrandie (engraving)
7179852 Monnaie de Cypre, agrandie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monnaie de Cypre, agrandie)

Rolling in Wealth (engraving)
7178024 Rolling in Wealth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolling in Wealth)

The Juggler (engraving)
7167057 The Juggler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Juggler. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

"Did some man find hid shekels in a field"(engraving)
7192947 " Did some man find hid shekels in a field" (engraving) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver shekels (engraving)
7192882 Silver shekels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver shekels. Illustration for The Land of the Bible)

"Open an account with Her Majesty!"(engraving)
7188232 " Open an account with Her Majesty!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Open an account with Her Majesty)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sou; Half-penny (engraving)
7197603 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sou; Half-penny (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sou; Half-penny)

Unequal lovers (woodcut)
7201602 Unequal lovers (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unequal lovers: wealth compensating for appearance)

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Minting, a centuries-old art form that has left its mark on history. From the Imperial Mint in Japan to the rolling mills and cutting presses of Osaka, this craft has shaped coins and stories alike. In ancient Rome, the mint of Iltirda produced bronze asses, Roman coins that were circulated during the 1st century BC. These pieces of currency carried with them a glimpse into the past, showcasing Augustus on their obverse side. Across time and continents, mints have played a vital role in shaping economies. The Royal Mint's press room stands as a testament to this legacy, where intricate designs are brought to life with precision and skill. But minting is not limited to coins alone; it extends beyond monetary value. Engravings capture moments in history like snapshots frozen in time. A young man choosing love over riches or satirical depictions of coal rationing during strikes - these engravings tell tales that words cannot fully convey. From famine-stricken Bengal to dramatic bank robberies in Montreux, engravers have immortalized gripping scenes through color lithographs. Even newspaper boys from 1898 find their place among these visual narratives. The world of finance also finds representation within minted artifacts. Banknotes like the 100 Ruble note remind us of paper's significance as an instrument for trade and commerce throughout history. And who can forget Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial diadem? An engraving from 1804 showcases "THE THREE STEPS TO THE NEW IMPERIAL DIADEM, " capturing both opulence and power within its lines. Minting encompasses more than just metalwork; it encapsulates stories etched onto various mediums throughout time. Whether it be ancient currencies or modern-day engravings, each piece carries a unique narrative waiting to be discovered by those who appreciate beauty intertwined with historical significance.