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<p>[QUOTE="Coinsandmedals, post: 4325490, member: 107435"]The Selgin (2011) reference I have cited throughout this post is the 4th edition of the same book; however, my copy makes no mention of Goodhart. I wonder if there are differences between the numerous editions.</p><p><br /></p><p>His book is an excellent read and paints a realistic picture of the Soho Mint. The 4th edition only mentions the counterfeits made from false dies. In so far as I remember, he makes no mention of the stolen dies. Beyond the note made by Peck and a few scattered footnotes in other publications, I have had no luck finding additional information on the topic.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think the fact that people were able to produce very plausible counterfeits with a hand-operated press confirms your point. It was overblown. The example illustrated in Clay and Tungate (2009) is a strong testament to the quality of the pieces made from fake dies. Boulton likely realized this, and that triggered his additional security features in subsequent contracts (e.g., convex dies and obliquely grained edges).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Coinsandmedals, post: 4325490, member: 107435"]The Selgin (2011) reference I have cited throughout this post is the 4th edition of the same book; however, my copy makes no mention of Goodhart. I wonder if there are differences between the numerous editions. His book is an excellent read and paints a realistic picture of the Soho Mint. The 4th edition only mentions the counterfeits made from false dies. In so far as I remember, he makes no mention of the stolen dies. Beyond the note made by Peck and a few scattered footnotes in other publications, I have had no luck finding additional information on the topic. I think the fact that people were able to produce very plausible counterfeits with a hand-operated press confirms your point. It was overblown. The example illustrated in Clay and Tungate (2009) is a strong testament to the quality of the pieces made from fake dies. Boulton likely realized this, and that triggered his additional security features in subsequent contracts (e.g., convex dies and obliquely grained edges).[/QUOTE]
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