Bringing the History Back Into Fantasy

Keep in mind that in many societies, censor was an official position, and who better to hold it than your main character? The same goes for Master of Revels and tax farmer. Think of the adventures to be had from there. Running the mint though . . . won't the readers get tired if every plot is about counterfeiting or milling? How about going to look over mines with a view toward establishing a new metal source and then ghosts?