Warrant, 1 March 1705, Edinburgh

Act, 12 March 1705, Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the first of March Jaj vijc and fyve yeirs

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Warrant

Warrand for opening the Mint

The Lords of her Majesties privie Counsell Doe heirby Permitt and Allow the Mint to be opened, And appoynts and Ordains the officers in the Mint to proceed and goe on in coyneing ten shilling pieces; And recommends to the Committie formerly appoynted upon Sir William Benholms petition to goe on and take tryall of the Essay of weight and fyness of the Gold in the pixis Conforme to the Standart appoynted by Act of Privie Counsell, and which is sealled up in a paper apairt.

At Edinburgh 1 March 1705

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Warrant

Warrant for opening the mint

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby permit and allow the mint to be opened. And appoint and ordain the officers in the mint to proceed and go on in coining ten shilling pieces. And recommend to the committee formerly appointed upon Sir William Benholm’s petition to go on and take trial of the essay of weight and fineness of the gold in the boxes conform to the standard appointed by act of privy council, and which is sealed up in a paper apart.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 366.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 366.