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Layla Rossi

Layla Rossi writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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Half Sovereign: Crowned Royal Arms — England, Edward VI, 1547-1553

Half Sovereign: Crowned Royal Arms

October 10, 2026Missale: Fol. 111v; contains some music as part of Palm Sunday liturgy — Bartolommeo Caporali

Missale: Fol. 111v; contains some music as part of Palm Sunday liturgy

October 10, 2026Five Guineas: Anne (obverse) — England, Anne, 1702-1714

Five Guineas: Anne (obverse)

October 10, 2026Buckle — Anonymous, Migration period

Buckle

October 10, 2026Sovereign of Thirty Shillings (reverse) — England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603

Sovereign of Thirty Shillings (reverse)

October 10, 2026Two Guineas: James II (obverse) — John Roettier

Two Guineas: James II (obverse)

October 10, 2026Right Gauntlet — Germany, 19th century

Right Gauntlet

October 10, 2026Knee Cap — Germany, 19th century

Knee Cap

October 10, 2026Gun-Lock Hammer — England, early 19th century

Gun-Lock Hammer

October 10, 2026Gauntlet — Europe

Gauntlet

October 10, 2026
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