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1 Pound - Elizabeth I 6th issue; London ND
| Gold (.916) | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1600 |
| Value | 1 Pound |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by royal cypher, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM
E R
Translation: The shield of faith shall protect her
Comment
Varieties with different mintmarks and punctuation style are known to exist:Variant#1: Woolpack mintmark (Tower Mint) with "०" for legend punctuation (main photograph)
Variant#2: Key mintmark (Tower mint) with "·" for legend punctuation:
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Variant#3: Anchor mintmark (Tower mint) with "·" and ":" for legend punctuation:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth I (6th issue; London) ND (1592-1600) 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 the last of the Tudor dynasty and her reign saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the establishment of the Church of England, and the flourishing of the arts and literature. The coin, made of gold (.916), was likely used in everyday transactions and represents a tangible connection to this significant period in history.
