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Auction: 18005 - British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 635

An engraver's toolkit, including a multitude of medals and tokens, some designed by W. J. Newman, including Halifax Coin Club, Decimal Coinage Centenary 1861-1961, in various metals (4); St John Hospital Medals, two with bars, one unmounted (3); Indian Roads Congress, Prize Essay medal, 64mm., in box; another uniface reverse striking, 64mm.; additionally, 350th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers 1620-1970, 3-coin silver hallmarked set, by Hampton and Sons; and other correspondence related to his tenure at the Royal Mint (lot)
i) Letter, 21 September 1927, Confirmation of Qualification as Learner in the Mint, Mr. W. J. Newman
ii) Three press photos of Walter Newman at work (see illustration)
iii) Royal Mint correspondence dated 12 January 1990 and 26 February 1990, with two images confirming Walter Newman's engraved signature from the Royal Mint archives dated 15.3.27

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