England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Pound — Elizabeth I, Seventh Issue (1601–1603)
About this coin
Obverse
Elizabeth faces left wearing a crown, ruff and richly decorated dress.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The crowned, quartered royal shield is placed 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
Numerals 1 and 2.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered coinage. Privy-mark date ranges are conventional attributions, not dates inscribed on the coins. Legends and stops vary by die. Measurements describe recorded specimens. This table records confirmed varieties, not every surviving die.
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 (1601–1602) | London (Tower) | 1 | Seventh-issue pound | Privy-mark period 29 July 1601–14 May 1602; toothed inner borders. | ||
| ND (1602–1603) | London (Tower) | 2 | Bust 8A; flat-topped shield | Pellet stops; double pellets after the initial mark. |
ND (1601–1602)Seventh-issue pound
Privy-mark period 29 July 1601–14 May 1602; toothed inner borders.
ND (1602–1603)Bust 8A; flat-topped shield
Pellet stops; double pellets after the initial mark.