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½ Pound - Elizabeth I Hammered issue ND
Gold (.994) | - | - |
Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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 |
Numista | N#52381 |
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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.