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Great Britain - Sterling Silver Ingot “Henry III - Friars Preaching in a Village Street” - 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. The ingot commemorates Henry III, King of England from 1216 to 1272, and the activities of the preaching friars during his reign. Mendicant orders, including the Dominicans and Franciscans, became established in England during the 13th century. Unlike monks who lived primarily within secluded monasteries, these friars worked among the public, preaching in the streets and providing religious instruction, education and assistance to the poor. Obverse: A crowned portrait of King Henry III appears within an oval frame. Beside it, a friar preaches from a makeshift platform in a village street. A crowd of men, women and children gathers to hear him, with village houses visible in the background. Reverse: The following inscriptions appear: 1216-1272 HENRY III FRIARS PREACHING IN A VILLAGE STREET 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.