Mint Collection (page 7)

mentha spicata purple sensation, mint, spearmint
4401 Mint - Spearmint Mentha spicata Purple Sensation

mentha suaveolens, mint, apple mint, white subject
Mentha suaveolens Mentha Mint - Apple mint White subject

Mint Tower, Hall, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mint Tower, Hall, Austria, c1935. The medieval Mint Tower (Munzturm) in the town of Hall, is a dodecagonal building with a copper roof

United States Mint, Philadelphia, c1897. Creator: Unknown
United States Mint, Philadelphia, c1897. The second Philadelphia Mint building, designed by William Strickland in white marble with classic Greek-style columns.Sold in 1902, and quickly demolished

The Royal Mint - The Cutting Room. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - The Medal Presses. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - The Chancellor Balance
The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London - The Chancellor Balance. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - The Museum. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Gold Melting House. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Exterior
The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London - Exterior. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Silver Melting House. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling (fine) Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Annealing Furnaces. Date: circa 1908

The Royal Mint - Weighing Room Date: circa 1908

United States Mint, Philadelphia, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
United States Mint, Philadelphia, USA, c1900. In the late 18th century the first national mint was established in Philadelphia, the US capital at the time

Head of two-reales in silver, reign of Archduke Charles III. Mint: Barcelona

Reverse of an Alfonsin in silver, reign of Peter III the Cerimonious. Mint: Sardinia

Reverse of a Cruzado in silver, reign of Peter III the ceremonious. Mint: Zaragoza

Head of a Cruzado in silver, reign of Peter III the ceremonious. Mint: Zaragoza

New Mint, Madrid, Colon square, engraving, 1870

Head of a eighty-reales doubloon in gold, reign of Ferdinand VII. Mint: Barcelona, 1823

Back of a coin of 20-reales in silver, Ferdinand VII. Mint: Barcelona, 1823

Coining press and dies from the Tower of London, 1800

Horsemint and Spearmint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Mentastrum niveum Angli cum; II Mentastrum sylvestre; III Balsamita officinarum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

Money making; stamping and milling the disks and weighing the finished coins, 20th century. When the disks have been cut they are marked (top left), that is

Money making; cutting strips of silver into disks, 20th century. The cutting machine stamps out a double row of disks

Making money; lowering a pot of liquid metal into a machine, 20th century. Artist
Making money; lowering a pot of liquid metal into a machine, 20th century

Making money; pots of liquid metal being handled in the melting room, 20th century. A red hot pot containing liquid metal has been lifted out of the furnace in a clamp

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint), 1821. Artist: LFJ Hoquart
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques

Group Portrait of the Mint Masters of Dordrecht. Artist: Hoogstraten, Samuel Dirksz, van (1627-1678)
Group Portrait of the Mint Masters of Dordrecht. Found in the collection of Dordrechts Museum

Avignon - Old Hotel of the Mint, c1925. From Avignon - Album Artistique.. [Levy Et Neurdein Reunis (LL), Paris, c1925]

Mentha gracilis, var. genuina. Slender Mint, 19th Century

In the Transvaal - The Pretoria Mint before it was taken over by the British, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

The Tower of London & Mint, London, c1910. [Hartmann, London, c1910]

The Interior of the Mint from a drawing of about 1800, 1878 Artist: Walter Thornbury
The Interior of the Mint from a drawing of about 1800.Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Pretoria mint before it was taken over by the British, Transvaal, South Africa, 1900. The capital of the South African Republic (Transvaal) during the Boer War

Portrait of Mint, Native American woman, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Portrait of Mint, Native American woman, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Boultons Screw Coining Press, As Used in the Royal Mint, 1866. Artist: Joseph Wilson Lowry
Boultons Screw Coining Press, As Used in the Royal Mint, 1866

Marking Machine, 1866

Currency, minting and cheking the gold coins, c1900. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Cutting coin blanks from metal strips, Royal Mint, London, 1897. After being cut, the blanks were then put in a coin stamping press

Milling the edges of coins, Royal Mint, London, 1891. A milled edge meant that metal could not be stolen from the edges of gold and silver coins by clipping, so reducing their intrinsic value

Coining press at the Royal Mint, London, 1891

Melting house at the Paris mint, 1892. Pouring gold into moulds to form standard ingots

Testing the weight of gold pieces, Paris mint, 1892

Minting coins, 1750. At bottom right are dies that would be put in the press, being operated by the two men, in which coins are stamped out. From The Universal Magazine. (London 1750)

Coiners at work, 1577. Artist: Ralph Holinshead
Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of metal, 1577

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"Mint: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to the Mint Street Workhouse, a historic landmark in Southwark, south London. Discover the secrets of old English coins that were once produced here, showcasing the rich history of currency. Travel across borders to Netherlands Amsterdam, where the scent of fresh mint fills the air. Explore its vibrant streets and indulge in refreshing mint-infused delicacies that tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a Wrigleys Chewing Gum ad from yesteryears. Remember those moments when chewing on a piece gum brought an instant burst of freshness and joy? Witness a bygone era as you encounter a horse-drawn delivery wagon at Paddington Mint Stables circa 1910. Marvel at how these majestic creatures played their part in transporting precious mints throughout the city. Venture further east to Japan's Imperial Mint in Osaka, where rolling mills and cutting presses shaped exquisite coins with precision craftsmanship. Experience firsthand the meticulous artistry behind every coin created. Embark on mesmerizing tours to Mesopotamia (Iraq) with Thomas Cook & Son, where ancient civilizations thrived amidst vast landscapes adorned with intricate mint designs etched into historical artifacts. Sip on soothing mint tea while immersing yourself in Marrakech's bustling souk. Let this traditional Moroccan beverage transport you to exotic lands filled with aromatic spices and warm hospitality. Uncover tales of Sir Robert Harley, whose passion for numismatics led him down paths paved with rare coins and fascinating stories waiting to be told. Discover John Bramahs' revolutionary banknote printing press that forever changed how money was made – an innovation that revolutionized economies worldwide. Indulge your senses as pots of fragrant mint tea are served alongside delicate glasses at The Souk in Marrakech, Morocco. Allow this delightful combination to awaken your spirit and rejuvenate your soul.