What if your everyday coins could get you executed?
On this day in Tudor history, 10th July 1561, Queen Elizabeth I visited the Tower of London’s Mint — not just for ceremony, but to tackle an economic disaster left by her father and brother.
In this deep dive, I explore:
- The shocking chaos of debased Tudor currency
- How Elizabeth I’s smart recoinage of 1561 helped save England’s economy
- The hidden dangers of the Tower Mint (including deadly fumes and lost fingers!)
- The story of a man who fell into a 14-day coma — at the Mint!
- And why clipping coins could cost you your life...
Learn how Tudor money worked and why Elizabeth’s economic reforms were so vital.
On this day in Tudor history, 10th July 1561, Queen Elizabeth I visited the Tower of London’s Mint — not just for ceremony, but to tackle an economic disaster left by her father and brother.
In this deep dive, I explore:
- The shocking chaos of debased Tudor currency
- How Elizabeth I’s smart recoinage of 1561 helped save England’s economy
- The hidden dangers of the Tower Mint (including deadly fumes and lost fingers!)
- The story of a man who fell into a 14-day coma — at the Mint!
- And why clipping coins could cost you your life...
Learn how Tudor money worked and why Elizabeth’s economic reforms were so vital.
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#TudorHistory #ElizabethI #TudorEconomy #TowerMint #TudorMoney #OnThisDay #TudorCoins #Debasement #HistoryDeepDive #ClaireRidgway #AnneBoleynFiles #RoyalReforms #HistoricalCurrency
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