England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Medio libra de Inglaterra — Isabel I, oro temprano martillado de corona (1561–1567)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned queen faces left in a decorated bodice.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crowned, square-topped shield of the royal arms divides 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, rose and portcullis.
Identification and varieties
Crown gold is the twenty-two-carat alloy, distinct from the fine-gold sovereign series. Privy-mark ranges are approximate and can differ between older chronological systems. No production for every intervening year is implied.
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 | Crowned bust; early hammered half pound | |||
| ND (1565–1566) | London (Tower) | Rose | Crowned bust; rose issue | |||
| ND (1566–1567) | London (Tower) | Portcullis | Crowned bust; portcullis issue |