★ Portcullis ★

ENGLAND. Uncertain, possibly London. Circa 17th century . (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.26 g), coin weight for an uncertain denomination ( perhaps a Rose Ryal by James I ? ). Blanc, except for a Portcullis punchmark and round indentation at the centre. Rev. blanc. Marks, otherwise,

From the collection of a Dutch specialist.

Until today the Portcullis is the symbol of the Palace of Westminster.