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Great Britain - Sterling Silver Ingot “Henry I - The Establishment of the Exchequer” - 1,000 Years of British Monarchy Series - John Pinches, .925 Silver, Approximately 66 g (Approximately 61.05 g Net Silver, 1.96 Troy Ounces) - A sterling silver ingot from the 1,000 Years of British Monarchy series, issued by John Pinches and dedicated to a millennium of British royal history. The series comprises 50 ingots, each depicting a monarch or a significant event in the history of the British monarchy. Bonhams This ingot commemorates Henry I, King of England from 1100 to 1135, and the establishment of the royal Exchequer. This institution played a central role in managing Crown revenues and auditing accounts. Its name derives from the chequered cloth covering the calculation table, upon which counters were arranged to represent monetary values. History of Government Obverse: A portrait of King Henry I appears within an oval frame. Beside it is a scene showing clergymen and officials gathered around a chequered table, conducting calculations and keeping records as part of the royal Exchequer’s activities. Reverse: The following inscriptions appear: 1100-1135 HENRY I THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EXCHEQUER Manufacturer: John Pinches. Metal: .925 sterling silver. Gross weight: Approximately 66 g. Net silver weight: Approximately 61.05 g, equivalent to approximately 1.96 troy ounces.