½ Pound - Elizabeth I (Hammered issue) ND (1560-1566) front ½ Pound - Elizabeth I (Hammered issue) ND (1560-1566) back
½ Pound - Elizabeth I (Hammered issue) ND (1560-1566) photo
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½ Pound - Elizabeth I Hammered issue ND

 
Gold (.994) - -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1560-1566
Value
½ Pound
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.994)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#52381
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Pound Elizabeth I (Hammered issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in England. The coin was issued between 1560 and 1566, a period marked by religious upheaval, political intrigue, and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during Elizabeth's reign, a testament to the stability and enduring value of the English monetary system.