England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Half Pound — Elizabeth I, Seventh Issue Numeral 1 (1601–1602)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned queen faces left, wearing a ruff and 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 shield is flanked by 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
Numeral 1; possible 1 over O.
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
Diameter and weight describe a surviving 1601 specimen, not a fixed mint standard.
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; bust 8B | |||
| ND (1601–1602) | London (Tower) | 1 over O / 1 | Possible obverse overmark; bust 8B | Underlying O is tentative. Recorded specimen 5.59 g. |
ND (1601–1602)Seventh issue; bust 8B
ND (1601–1602)Possible obverse overmark; bust 8B
Underlying O is tentative. Recorded specimen 5.59 g.