THE MUSEUM. MR. J. WHYTE'S COLLECTION.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXII, Issue 2682, 20 February 1866, Page 5

THE MUSEUM. MR. J. WHYTE'S COLLECTION.

Yesterday we expressed the opinion that Mr. J. Whyte's collection of ancient coins, &c, ought to be bought for the Auckland Museum. To-day we have received a list from Mr. Whyte, which we append. We may also state that the gentleman who first brought thii subject under our notice has informed us that be is prepared to subscribe two guineas, if a list be opened amongst the merchants to secure this choice collection for the Museum. We trust that hit example may be generally followed. The collection cost Mr. White £85, and he is willing to sell it to the Museum for £70. The followiug is a list of coins, &c., in Mr .Whyte's collection : — 178 silrer Greek and Roman coins. 324 silver English, Scotch, and Irish coins, consisting of the Alexanders', all the Henries', Maries', Philip and Mary's, Elizabeth's, James's, Charles's ; a fine piece of the execution of Charles I.; a fine coronation piece of Charles II.; Oliver Cromwell's ; and down to the present time. 645 brass coins of almost all the Koman Emperors. 38 diver* medallions of the first Napoleon. Roman spear-heads, daggers, idols, lignet rings, &0., &c. Indian incense dish. Japanese idol. 6 idols from Burmah. 600 common medals and coins. Jfac-similes of the warrants for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots and Charles I.