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½ Pound - Elizabeth I 6th Issue ND
| Gold (.917) | 5.51 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1595 |
| Value | ½ Pound |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 5.51 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms dividing mongram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCVTVM : FIDEI : PROTEGET : EAM •
E R
Translation: The shield of faith shall protect her
Comment
House of Tudor, Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth issue (1583-1600), Mintmark tun (123), Tower mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pound - Elizabeth I (6th Issue) ND (1592-1595) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, which aimed to address the country's financial problems caused by inflation and debasement of the currency. The introduction of this coin and other denominations in the new currency system helped to stabilize the economy and pave the way for England's growth and prosperity in the following centuries.
