Books and publications
“Boato y tecnología, cincuentines, centenes y escudos de a ocho. Las monedas especiales del Real Ingenio de Segovia”.
Published 29/06/2023 00:00
Our latest book is a catalog of all the 50 real and 8 and 100 escudo coins struck at the Segovia Mill Mint, with photos, number of pieces produced, map of roller-die usage, and other important data on these rare and esclusive issues. Extensively backed by historic archive documentation, with many documents illustrated. 345 pages, hardback with custom box 85€ and paperback 60€ editions. (International presentation: Santo Domingo, 30-june-2023). (Video of the book). (FREE book for members). (Where to purchase)
HOW TO PURCHASE OUR BOOKS
Published 06/05/2023 00:00
You can purchase our publications in bookstores, coin stores, or directly from the Association. [ORDER FORM HERE]
GUIDE to documents on COINS, MINTS and MONETARY POLICY in the section Consejo y Juntas de Hacienda of the Simancas Archive
Published 05/04/2023 00:00
The Association is now distributing the inventory of documents that Glenn Murray prepared for the Madrid Mint Foundation (RCM-FNMT) between the years 1989 and 2001, of one of the sections of the Simancas General Archive: Consejo y Juntas de Hacienda (CJH). The inventory is made up of 6,135 individual entrys, comprising 2,101 pages, running from the year 1512 until 1705, which can be downloaded free of charge. (download free)
NEW FREE PUBLICATION: “Proposal for the reactivation in 1750 of the hydraulic Mint in Cuenca”
Published 07/03/2022 00:00
The mechanized Mint at Cuenca was built in 1661, using as a technological model Phillip II’s hydraulic Mint in Segovia. This proposal, dated in 1750, includes a detailed description and inventory of everything needed to put the Mint, closed and striped of machinery in 1728, back in operation. The author was the partner in Cuenca of Nicolas Peinado, engineer in charge of mechanizing the Mexico Mint in 1730. The document is an important link between these mints as well as the Potosi Mint, whose rolling mills were built in Seville in 1750. [Download free]
THE CONSTANT DECLINE IN THE CARE OF HAMMER STRIKING SPANISH SILVER COINS. Murray's conference in Cartagena, Colombia
Published 02/12/2021 00:00
In his conferencia in Cartagena, Colombia, during the 3rd Numismatic Mega-event Cartagena 2021, Dr. Murray analizes the reasons that caused the decline in the form of coins struck by hammer at Spanish mints, the consequences and the solutions which finally put an end to the problem. Of special interest is an effort to solve this problem made in 1610, headed up by Diego de Astor, the inventor of the giant 50 real pieces, and engraver at the Segovia Mint, after which the Treasury retracted its order, and 'authorized' the rapid striking of deformed coins so as not to delay the king´s payments. [download free]
THE SCANDAL OF THE 1622 CINCUENTIN, by Glenn Murray (© 2021)
Published 26/10/2021 00:00
A true history taken directly from the historical documents, about influential segovians and their experiences in the two Segovia Mints during the bonanza period of the principal industry of the city: coining. [Download free]
THE EFFECTS OF THE ‘GREAT SCANDAL OF POTOSI’ IN SPAIN, by Francisco Jovel y Roberto Jovel (© 2003)
Published 15/09/2021 00:00
Article written by Francisco Jovel and Roberto Jovel, especially for the website of the Friends of the Segovia Mint Association, where it appeared on May 9, 2003. We now present this work in pdf format, which can be downloaded and shared. [Download free]
AUCTION AND SALE OF THE OLD MADRID, SEVILLE, SEGOVIA AND JUBIA MINTS (1866 - 1870)
Published 05/09/2021 00:00
Our latest pdf is free to download, share and print. The auctioning of the old mints at Madrid, Seville, Segovia and Jubia (1866-1870). With interesting decriptions of the buildings. We launch this new publication in commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the signing of the restoration agreement for the restoration of the Segovia Mint on September 5, 2005. [Download free]
GUIDE TO MINT PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS IN THE SIMANCAS ARCHIVE
Published 22/04/2021 00:00
Our publication for 2021 is this guide to the accounting documents of mints in the General Archive of Simancas. We conisder this an authentic treasure map for research on all aspects of Spanish peninsular mints and truly hope it serves to inspire investigaions by collectors and historians alike. This guide can be downloaded, used and shared free of charge for everyone. [DOWNLOAD FREE]
ROYAL FRAUD - The Monetary Adventures of Philip II in the Royal Mill Mint of Segovia
Published 29/06/2019 00:00
Narration based on true and documented historical facts, about the construction of the Royal Mill Mint, the convoy which brought the machinery from Tyrol, and the enigmatic secrets of Philip II in his scandalous debasement scheme for coinage. PUBLISHER: Friends of the Segovia Mint Association. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2019, 15x21 cm, 296 pgs. [637 grs.] Dep. Legal: SG-159-2019. ISBN: 978-84-09-12265-3. (PVP: 18€). [BUY HERE]
THE ROYAL MILL MINT OF SEGOVIA - Guidebook to the monument and the coins struck in Segovia from 30 B.C. to 1869
Published 30/05/2018 00:00
Updated and enlarged version of our 2011 book. Contains photos of all coins struck in Segovia, production statistic charts, guide to the mint buildings, and lots more. PUBLISHER: Friends of the Segovia Mint Association. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2018, 15x21 cm, 129 pgs. [377 grs.] Dep. Legal: SG-108-2018. (PVP: 8€). [BUY HERE]
THE COINS OF SEGOVIA - From the Roman As to the Royal Segovia Mint Museum...
Published 14/02/2017 00:00
“…In Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of ‘Segovia Mint Day’ (2007)”. New and enlarged version of our 2002 comic. Now including the history of the restoration of the Mint and the creation of the Museum. PUBLISHER: Friends of the Segovia Mint Association. AUTHORS: Glenn Murray and Jose Orcajo. © 2017, 21x28,5 cm, 20 pgs. [81 grs.] Dep. Legal: SG-387-2017. (PVP: 2€). [Editions in Spanish and English]. [BUY HERE]
GUIDE OF MINTAGE STATISTICS - POTOSI AND LIMA MINTS - GALANOS...
Published 22/10/2016 00:00
“…A Synthesis and Mathematical Conversion of Work by Carlos Lazo García, with Special Section on Galanos, in memory of Carlos Lazo García”. Contains mintage statistics for each coin type by year (1568-1825), production charts, history of the mints, and lots more. PUBLISHER: Friends of the Segovia Mint Association. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2016, 15x21 cm, 296 pgs. [719 grs.] Dep. Legal: SG-281-2016. (PVP: 18€). [BUY HERE]
MADRID MINT - MINTAGE STATISTICS AND ASSAYERS...
Published 07/11/2014 00:00
“…1614-1868. In Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of its foundation in 1614”. Contains mintage statistics for each coin type by year (1615-1868), production charts, history of each assayer, and lots more. PUBLISHER: Friends of the Segovia Mint Association. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2014, 15x21 cm, 187 págs. [455 grs.] Dep. Legal: SG-304-2015. (PVP: 12€). [BUY HERE]
COINS STRUCK IN SEGOVIA FROM 30 B.C. TO 1868...
Published 14/02/2012 00:00
“In Commemoration of the Royal Segovia Mill Mint Restoration, 2007-2011”. Photos of all the types of coins struck in Segovia, with historical description of each series and the 4 coining techniques used. PUBLISHER: Friends of the Segovia Mint Association. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2011, 15x21 cm, 99 pgs. Dep. Legal: SG-204-2011. (PVP: 6€). [OUT OF PRINT]
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROYAL SEGOVIA MILL MINT, AS SEEN THROUGH THE ACCOUNTING LEDGERS
Published 13/12/2011 00:00
BOOK PUBLISHED BY MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE SEGOVIA MINT. Detailed description of the construction and first coining in the Royal Mill Mint, according to account ledgers by the Mint\\\'s treasurer and the project supervisor, in T.M.C. -906 of the Simancas Archive. PUBLISHER: Obra Social y Cultural de Caja Segovia. AUTHOR: Miguel Ángel Cillanueva de Santos. © 2011, 15x21 cm, 318 pgs. Dep. Legal: SG-185-2011. ISBN: 978-84-92432-64-6. (PVP: 20€). [BUY HERE]
THE ROYAL MILL MINT OF SEGOVIA - OLDEST, MOST ADVANCED AND COMPLETE INDUSTRIAL FACTORY STILL STANDING TODAY...
Published 14/02/2009 00:00
"…Scientific justification for the proposal that the Mint be declared Industrial Heritage of Mankind". The unique characteristics of the Mint are analyzed in their time and spatial context, and the requirements of the UNESCO are considered point by point. PUBLISHER: Segovia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2009, 21x29 cm, 90 pgs. [FREE HERE]
PEDRO HARTENBECK (1550-1616) - GERMAN ENGRAVER IN SEGOVIA
Published 18/10/2007 00:00
BOOK PUBLISHED BY MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE SEGOVIA MINT [in German]. Detailed study about the German engraver Peter Hartenbeck, who came to Segovia in 1584 with the minting machinery convoy, engraved the first roller dies, and stays at the Mint until 1595, when he returns to Tyrol and engraves in that Mint until he dies in 1616. PUBLISHER: Schwäbisch Gmund City Hall. AUTHOR: Andreas Udo Fitzel. © 2007, 17x24 cm. 96 pgs. ISBN: 978-3-936373-32-5. (PVP: 25€) [BUY HERE]
THE MINTS OF SEGOVIA AND HALL IN TYROL
Published 22/05/2007 00:00
Compendium of articles by several authors about both Mints, as part of a partnership project. Murray explains the “Musealization Directive Project for the reconstruction of the artisan workshops for the future Mint museum” in pgs. 253-282. EDITA: Segovia City Hall. AUTHORS: Varios. © 2007, 20x26, cm, 301 págs. Dep. Legal: M-21677-2007. ISBN: 978-84-931589-7-2. (PVP: 20€). [OUT OF PRINT]
COINS OF THE ROYAL SEGOVIA MILL MINT - Collection of coins struck in Segovia
Published 22/02/2007 00:00
Brief history of the Segovia Mill Mint, with a collection of 15 silver plated medals of historic coins, distributed by the newspaper to commemorate the start up of the Mint restoration process. PUBLISHER: El Adelantado de Segovia. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2007, 20x28, cm. [OUT OF PRINT]
Antonio Beltran and the Royal Mill Mint of Segovia
Published 01/01/2007 00:00
Pages 360 - 394, direct link.
THE ROYAL MILL MINT OF SEGOVIA - TECHNOLOGICAL MARVEL OF THE 16th CENTURY
Published 19/05/2006 00:00
Detailed analysis of the technological history of the Mint, study on which the ‘Musealization Directive Project (2004) for the restoration was based, and which won the “International Garcia-Diego Prize”. PUBLISHER: Fundación Juanelo Turriano. AUTHORS: Glenn Murray, José María Izaga and Jorge Soler. C 2006, 23x27, cm, 374 págs. Dep. Legal: M-13433-2006. ISBN: 84-920755-3-8. (PVP: 40€). [BUY HERE]
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL SEGOVIA MILL MINT AND THE PROJECT FOR ITS RESTORATION
Published 04/05/2006 00:00
Brief history of the Mint and its coins, with descriptions and explanations of the four projected workshops for live artisan production in the future museum of the restored building. PUBLISHER: Royal Segovia Mill Mint Foundation. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 2006, 22x28 cm, 120 pgs. Dep. Legal: M-5874-2006. ISBN: 84-609-8974-7. (PVP: 15€). [OUT OF PRINT]
GUIDE TO THE SPANISH MINTS - 18 MINTS + Euromint partners
Published 12/03/2003 00:00
The first and only guidebook ever written about the precise location of each of the 18 Spanish Mints, with the intention of promoting a “European Mint Itinerary”, goal of the European EuroMint Project. EDITA: Proyecto EuroMint. AUTOR: Glenn Murray. © 2003, 23x23 cm, 51 pgs. Dep. Legal: SG-12-2003. (PVP: 0€) [OUT OF PRINT]
THE COINS OF SEGOVIA - History of Coining in Segovia from 30 B.C. to 1868
Published 11/11/2002 00:00
Fun comic of the history of coining in Segovia. PUBLISHER: EuroMint Project. AUTHORS: Glenn Murray and Jose Orcajo. © 2002, 21x28,5 cm, 16 pgs. (PVP: 0€). [Editions in Spanish and English]. [OUT OF STOCK].
The rejection of the perfect coins from Segovia - Philip II's fraud and the coin clippers in Genoa
Published 01/01/2001 00:00
Pages 173 - 179, direct link.
Consejo y Juntas de Hacienda as a documental source for numismatics and monetary policy (1512-1700)
Published 01/07/1996 00:00
Pages 286 - 305, direct link.
Guide to the quantity of coins struck in the Mints of Castile - I. Philip II, silver and gold
Published 01/01/1995 00:00
Pages 203 - 239, direct link.
Genesis of the Royal Segovia Mill Mint - IV. Transport of the machinery and first trial coins
Published 01/07/1994 00:00
Pages 85 - 119, enlace directo.
Genesis of the Royal Segovia Mill Mint - III. The Construction of the buildings (1583-1588)
Published 01/01/1994 00:00
Pages 111 - 151, direct link.
Guide to the quantity of coins struck and assayers at the Madrid Mint (1615-1868)
Published 01/07/1993 00:00
Pages 295 - 387, direct link.
Genesis of the Royal Segovia Mill Mint - II. The Search for a Place to Build the Mint (1582-1583)
Published 01/01/1993 00:00
Pages 177 - 222, direct link.
The Royal Mill Mint of Cordoba - transcriptions of documents to honor the discovery of this modern mint by Antonio Orol, in his memory
Published 01/01/1992 00:00
Pages 313 - 342, direct link.
Assayer Sebastián González de Castro, and the techniques used to strike billon at the Old Hammer Mint and the Royal Mill Mint in Segovia, 1660-1664
Published 01/07/1991 00:00
Pages 105 - 126, direct link.
Genesis of the Royal Segovia Mill Mint - I. The idea (1574-1582)
Published 01/01/1991 00:00
Pages 59 - 80, direct link.
THE FOUNDING OF THE ROYAL SEGOVIA MILL MINT - FROM THE INITIAL IDEA UNTIL THE FIRST COINS
Published 01/01/1990 00:00
\"…as seen through 43 documents from the Simancas Archive\". Complete transcriptions of the most important documents: letters from Juan de Herrera, deed title for purchase of mint, convoy of machinery brought from Tyrol, first test coins, etc. In Premios Mariano Grau, convocations 1989-1990, pgs 355-534. PUBLISHER: Academia de San Quirce. AUTHOR: Glenn Murray. © 1997, 15x21 cm. Dep. Legal: SG-130/97. [AGOTADO]