Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Manuscript, “Remarks on the Coin Bill", an undated, unsigned five-point memoranda on paper watermarked ‘1828.’ “Why should the coining of a Sovereign or a Shilling be denominated High Treason, when the Forgery of an Exchequer Bill is only a Felony?" “As to the Remission of the capital sentence of the Law on the offence of Coining – making Transportation for Life the extreme Punishment.” On the back page, pencilled in the hand of J.C. Herries, are the words: "Mint Peel.” 8.6 x 22.6cm (double). Some folds and a smudge, otherwise clean (£200-300)

A perceptive critique of the existing irrational and draconian law on forgery and the passing of false notes and specie, which Robert Peel (1788-1850), the Home Secretary, was attempting to reform. Peel’s Bill was passed and became law in 1830