1694 The London Gazette Newspaper – containing the official notice that Their Majesties have granted to Sir Joseph Herne, Francis Perry & George Clarke, Abel Slaney & Daniel Barton, the sole Making and Coining of Copper Farthings and Half-Pence and they are charged with changing £200 each week of tin Farthings and Half Pence as are not counterfeit, date 15-18 Oct in good condition