England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Fine Sovereign — Elizabeth I, First Issue (1559–1560)
About this coin
Obverse
The queen sits with orb and sceptre. Latticework and pellets decorate the throne, and an unchained portcullis breaks the ornamental border below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The royal arms occupy the centre of a Tudor rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering
A DNO FACTV EST ISTV Z EST MIRA IN OCVL NRIS
Translation
This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Undated coinage; dates are conventional issue or privy-mark ranges. Punctuation and abbreviations differ by die. The table records verified varieties and is not a complete die census. Mintage is not established.
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 (1559–1560) | London (Tower) | Lis | First-issue fine sovereign |