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Commission by Elizabeth I to Richard Martin of London, knight, and his son Richard...

Catalogue reference: E 355/23

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This record is about the Commission by Elizabeth I to Richard Martin of London, knight, and his son Richard... dating from 1601 July 20 in the series Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
E 355/23
Date
1601 July 20
Description

Commission by Elizabeth I to Richard Martin of London, knight, and his son Richard Martin, citizen and goldsmith of London, masters and workers of the queen's monies within the Tower of London, to manufacture new pieces of money including the 'Angell' worth 10 shillings, the sovereign worth 20 shillings, and the crown worth 6 shillings. Attached is a list of payments made to each individual officer (named) of the mint. Sealed by Martin and Martin [one seal removed]. 43 Eliz I

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For related seal mould(s), see PRO 23/3384

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Subjects
Topics
Government finances
Manufacturing
Litigation
Labour
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C16921237/

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E 355

Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP

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Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP

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