What is ASSAYER OF THE KING?

An officer of the royal mint, appointed by St 2 Hen. VI. c. 12, who received and tested the bullion taken in for coining; also called “assayator regis.” Cowell ; Termes de la Ley.

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Related Legal Terms
ASSAYER, THANAGE OF THE KING, LYON KING OF ARMS, KING, KING’S BENCH, COURT OF THE STEWARD OF THE KING’S HOUSEHOLD, KING’S COUNSEL, KING’S CORONER AND ATTORNEY, MINTAGE, AID OF THE KING


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