© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 1st issue ND
| Gold (.994) | 15.39 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1560 |
| Value | 1 Fine Sovereign (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.994) |
| Weight | 15.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#311177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Royal arms in centre of Tudor rose, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · A · . DNO'· FACTV'· EST · ISTV'· Z : EST : MIRA'· IN : OCVL'· NRIS
Translation: This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Hammered coinage, 1st issue (1559-60), 'Fine' gold sovereign.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I (1st issue) ND (1559-1560) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of Queen Elizabeth I, which has become synonymous with British coinage. The coin's design was created by the French engraver Thomas de la Bere, and it depicts the young Queen Elizabeth I wearing a crown and a necklace, surrounded by the Latin inscription "ELIZABETH DI GRA REGINA ANGLIAE" (Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England). This design has been used on many subsequent coins and has become an enduring symbol of British royalty.
