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½ Crown - Elizabeth I 7th issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 14.74 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1602 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.74 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield of arms over cross moline within beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: :1: POSVI: DEVM: AD IVTORE M: MEVM:
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Seventh issue (1601-02), Sterling silver half crown.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Elizabeth I (7th issue) ND (1601-1602) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet-in-ring" mintmark. This mintmark, which appears on the reverse side of the coin, is a small ring with a central pellet (or dot) inside. It was used to indicate that the coin was minted at the Tower of London, which was the primary minting location for English coins during Elizabeth I's reign. The use of this mintmark was discontinued in later issues of the coin, making it a distinctive feature of this particular issue.
