[8] The date of Thomas Rawlins's first engagement at the Mint is uncertain. We find him, however, associated with Briot as engraver before 1642. Upon the breaking out of the Civil War, Rawlins attached himself to the person of the King, for whom he executed many of the dies used at the local mints. Amongst these the most remarkable is that of the Oxford crown. After the death of Charles, Rawlins executed several commemorative medals, which were distributed amongst those who were true to the royal cause. He was also employed by the corporations of certain provincial towns, of which were Oxford, Bristol, and Gloucester, in the manufacture of tokens. After the Restoration, Simon being removed from his post at the mint, and being appointed "one of His Majesty's Chief Engravers," &c., Rawlins was reinstated with the title of "Chief Engraver." This situation he filled till his death, which occurred in 1670, at which time he was engaged on new dies for a sovereign. This medal was probably executed by order of the Parliament, the legend being in accordance with their declaration of 19th May, 1642. 90. Another. _Obv._ Ship in full sail l., with flags of England. _Rev._ The two Houses of Parliament with the King and Speaker. PRO RELIGIONE GREGE ET REGE: the whole within wreath-border. Silver. Size 2·2. Struck. Dutch. This medal appears to have been struck upon a piece of cast metal and from copper dies, which are known to have existed and are considered to be the matrices of a seal. 91. Battle of Edgehill? 1642. _Obv._ Half-length figure of King l., wearing robes of the order of the Garter, &c. CAR. D. G. MAG. BRI. &c.; engraved. _Rev._ King on horseback r.; above, genius with palm and wreath, &c.; blundered inscr. of Garter, engraved. Silver. Oval. Size 1·6. Cast and chased; with loop for suspension. Probably executed by T. Rawlins after the battle of Edgehill, to which the palm and wreath allude. 92. Outbreak of Civil War and surrender of Bristol? 1643. _Obv._ Bust of King r., laur., wearing armour, &c. CAROLVS D. G. ANG. &c. R. _Rev._ Sword and olive-branch crossed, between C.R. crowned. IN VTRVMQVE PARATVS. 1643. Silver. Size 1·15. Struck. By T. Rawlins. This medalet may have been struck upon the surrender of Bristol to the forces of Prince Rupert in 1643. 93. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, 1642. _Obv._ Half-length figure towards l., in armour holding sword; above SX. Outer legend. _Should hear both houses of parliamant for true Religion and subiects fredom stand._ Inner legend. _Pro Religione Lege Rege et Parliamento_: legends engraved. _Rev._ The two Houses of Parliament with King and Speaker: wreath-border. Silver-gilt. Oval. Size 1·8. Cast and chased; with loop for suspension. Military reward.