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The old Mint of Scotland
Skene, James, 1824, Watercolour
The old Mint of Scotland
The old Mint of Scotland
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705
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The old Mint of Scotland
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A view of the old Mint, Cowgate, Edinburgh, and surrounding buildings. A boy attempts to right an upturned cart, while a horse and dog stand near by. Washing hangs along the front of the buildings and groups of people are walking or sitting in the background.
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Skene, James
Date
1824
Size
19 x 29 cm.
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Watercolour
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Mint in was originally located close to Holyroodhouse, but was moved to Edinburgh Castle in 1559. It was moved again in 1574 to the Cowgate, where it operated until the Act of Union in 1707.
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Horse and carts
(55°56′55″N, 3°11′17″W)
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