England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Gold Crown — Elizabeth I, Second Issue Cross-Crosslet (1561–1565)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned queen faces left in a decorated bodice.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crown surmounts the quartered royal shield between E and R.
Script: Latin
Lettering
SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM
Translation
The shield of faith shall protect her.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Cross-crosslet.
Identification and varieties
The modern pyx-period attribution is 1 January 1561–31 August 1565. Older catalogues often label the same cross-crosslet type 1560–1561. Recorded specimen weights vary with clipping and wear.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1561–1565) | London (Tower) | Cross-crosslet | Bust 1F; beaded inner circles | A recorded example uses a groat obverse die. |
ND (1561–1565)Bust 1F; beaded inner circles
A recorded example uses a groat obverse die.