1 Angel - Elizabeth I (5th issue) ND (1578-1582) front 1 Angel - Elizabeth I (5th issue) ND (1578-1582) back
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1 Angel - Elizabeth I 5th issue ND

 
Gold (.992) - -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1582
Value
1 Angel (½)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.992)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#52380
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - Elizabeth I (5th issue) ND (1578-1582) coin is that it was issued 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 strategic political maneuvering, which helped to establish England as a major world power. During her reign, the country experienced a period of cultural and artistic flourishing, known as the Elizabethan era, which saw the rise of famous playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. Despite these achievements, Elizabeth's rule was also marked by religious conflicts and political intrigue, including the execution of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, and the attempted invasion of England by Spain's Armada in 1588.