In 1953, for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Mint issued new coins with the Queen’s portrait. For the first time ever, they issued all the coins from the Farthing to the Halfcrown in a plastic wallet. So this set became known as the ‘Plastic Set’. You get the Far...
The first crown coins to be made were not silver, but gold. The firstgold crown, introduced by Henry VIII (1509-1547) in 1526, was called thecrown of the roseand was valued at four shillings and sixpence. Henry went on to issue a further gold crown, thecrown of the double rose, w...
Gold RyalGold LaurelGold UniteTriple UniteGold Crown The British Diamond Jubilee gold coins are specially minted commemorative coinages developed by the Royal Mint in order to honour Her Majesty’s 60th year on the throne. As distinct from all the other Royal Jubilee gold bullion coins minted by...
In feudal Europe, various real crimes were classified as lese-majesty even though not intentionally directed against the crown, such as counterfeiting because coins bear the monarch’s effigy and/or coat of arms. 在早期中世纪时期出现的反对欧洲国王陛下的冒犯行为被狭隘地解读,动辄得咎。在欧洲的封建...
‘I’m game for this,’ says Dai, the Welshman, and slides down the helter-skelter shouting ‘GOLD!’ at the top of his voice. Sure enough, when he hit the bottom he found himself surrounded by thousands of pounds worth of gold coins. William, the Englishman, goes next and shouts ‘...
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In feudal Europe, various real crimes were classified as lese-majesty even though not intentionally directed against the crown, such as counterfeiting because coins bear the monarch’s effigy and/or coat of arms. 在早期中世纪时期出现的反对欧洲国王陛下的冒犯行为被狭隘地解读,动辄得咎。在欧洲的封建...
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I appeal for clemency in the name of the most sacred word our vocal organs have ever been called upon to speak. He is about to have a baby. (General commotion and compassion. Women faint. A wealthy American makes a street collection for Bloom. Gold and silver coins, bank cheques, ...