This section is from the book "The Corner Cupboard; Or, Facts For Everybody", by Robert Kemp Philp. Also available from Amazon: The Corner Cupboard; or Facts for Everybody.
Coins (To Take Impressions From.) Procure tin or lead-foil, as thin as possible, place it on the coin, and with a pin's head, or any small smooth instrument, work it into every part; then take it off, revert it into a shallow box, and pour plaster into its concave side. A durable plaster cast is thus obtained, covered with tin-foil, which will resemble silver.
 
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