Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873 · London : John Bowyer Nichols and Sons · leaf 96
ne out of sixteen described by Mr. Hawkins inhis Silver Coins of England. In this solitary case thebirds are disposed in anything but heraldic order, as isshown in the annexed engraving. It is remarkablethat the royal arms do not occur on the silver coins ofEngland before the reign of Henry VIII.… … 86 THE ANTIQUITIES OF HERALDRY Saxon monarchies, as they may be found in Speeds chronicle andother old books, are mere inventions of a romancing complexion, par-donable enough perhaps when viewed as merely decorative ornaments,but yet we somewhat regret that they should have been recognised bythe…
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