1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I (6th issue) ND (1583-1595) front 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I (6th issue) ND (1583-1595) back
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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 6th issue ND

 
Gold (.995) 15.55 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1583-1595
Value
1 Fine Sovereign (3⁄2)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.995)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#52382
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Central quartered shield of arms over Tudor rose.

Script: Latin

Lettering: A DNO FACTV EST ISTV ET 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), Sixth issue coinage (1583-1600), fine gold sovereign.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I (6th issue) ND (1583-1595) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet-in-ring" mintmark. This mintmark, which appears on the reverse side of the coin, is a small pellet (or bead) enclosed within a ring. It was used to indicate that the coin was struck at the Tower Mint in London, and it is a distinctive feature that helps to identify the coin's origin and authenticity.