Elizabeth I Pound, 6th issue
An absolutely superb coin.
The Pound coins of Elizabeth I are rated by some as the most attractive of the Tudor coins making the quality of this coin even more impressive.
Whilst some coins were ‘milled’ (in a screw press) early in Elizabeth’s reign these coins were hammered using the old method. This make their elaborate design and intricacy even more impressive.
The design shows Elizabeth I towards the end of her reign with long flowing hair, a beautiful jewelled dress and high ruff.
There is little wear and is strongly and centrally struck meaning that all the details are clear with no weak areas at all. The darker toning between the letters project the legend. Magnificent detail in jewellery and embroidered dress. A very impressive contemporary portrait of this famous English queen – hard to better!
Elizabeth I is one of the most famous rulers of England along with her father Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.
Her path to the throne was not a simple one but her 44 year rule provided great stability for the country. In what became know as the ‘Elizabethan Age’ she oversaw the flourishing of the arts, courtesy of playwrights such as Shakespeare, and England becoming a dominant seafaring nation. She famously never married, despite many suitors, and was ultimately celebrated for her virginity. After Elizabeth died the throne passed to James VI of Scotland (who’s mother Mary was executed by Elizabeth). This laid the foundations for the unification of England and Scotland and the Kingdom of Great Britain.
£25,000
Country: England
Monarch: Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603)
Denomination/metal: Gold Pound
Date/mint mark: Tun
Type: Hammered Sixth Issue (Fine gold – 0.995%)
Condition: GVF - Good Very Fine and very strongly struck.
Ref. no: Schneider 799, N 2008; S 2534.
Obv. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, with long flowing hair and elaborate ruff and dress, 'ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA'.
Rev. Crowned royal arms dividing E-R, 'SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM', the shield of faith shall protect her.
Size & weight: 38mm, 11.2g.
Provenance : 1960s ticket with price £185.
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