Lot 1083
Newton, Sir Isaac (1643-1727), English mathematician, physicist and natural philosopher, formulated laws of gravity and motion, established the study of optics and built the first reflecting telescope.
Manuscript document signed "Is Newton" as Master of the Mint, 7½" x 11½", June 27, 1701, acknowledges receipt from Lord Fitzharding of "Two Thousand and four hundred and Twenty Five Pounds and eleven shillings and one Penny out of Tonnage Duty"; Fine; professionally matted and framed with a portrait, a small bronze medal featuring Newton's likeness, and a descriptive plaque; overall 24¼" x 20¼".
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Expertization: Kenneth Laurence COA.
Sir Isaac Newton was invited to become Master of the Mint by an old friend, Charles Montague. He remained in this position well into his eighties. During his tenure, he standardized British coinage and profited handsomely from his £600 per year, plus his additional payments for each bag of silver or gold produced by the mint.
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