Hi All,
New to the forum, and newish to coins.
We have
inherited a box of coins, mainly from 1830-1930, mainly UK, but with some interesting ones.
The owner of the box was from Birmingham, uk, descended from adoptive parents in the same area.
So, on to the important question:
A number of the coins are 'Heaton Mint' coins.
e.g. a startlingly good Kwang Tung dollar, exactly the same as this
https://www.pcgs.com/auctionprices/...700726984728but in better condition.
Also an 'H' marked Canada cent (research indicates Heaton).
Is it possible coins leaked out of Heaton into local peoples hands?
Does anyone have one of the books about the Heaton Mint history - and if so, do they contain any lists of employees?
Obviously the Chinese coin's value will be wildly affected by provenance. I can pretty much guarantee that it's not been acquired since ~1967, as I knew the person who was in possession of the box since that time. But proving it may be more difficult.
Any thoughts on Heaton appreciated...
Posted 01/09/2025 1:28 pm
from across the pond. 
I have many Canadian & colonial "H" (Heaton Mint) coins in my collection. 
