½ Pound - Elizabeth I (Milled Issue) ND (1561-1570) front ½ Pound - Elizabeth I (Milled Issue) ND (1561-1570) back
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½ Pound - Elizabeth I Milled Issue ND

 
Gold - 29 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1561-1570
Value
10 Shillings (½)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90376
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of England and France, flanked by 'ER'.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · SCVTVM · FIDEI · PROTEGET · EAM ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Pound - Elizabeth I (Milled Issue) ND (1561-1570) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in England. Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled from 1558 to 1603, was known for her strong leadership and cultural achievements, but her reign was also marked by religious conflicts, political intrigue, and military struggles. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained a symbol of stability and continuity, with the ½ Pound coin being a popular denomination for trade and commerce.