England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Pound — Elizabeth I, Sixth Issue Crown Gold (1593–1598)
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
Tun; tun with lion; woolpack; key over woolpack.
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 (1593–1594) | London (Tower) | Tun | Bust 7A; annulet stops | Recorded specimen 11.23 g. | ||
| ND (1593–1594) | London (Tower) | Tun with lion / tun | Lion at the end of the obverse legend | Recorded specimen 11.22 g. | ||
| ND (1594–1596) | London (Tower) | Woolpack | Crowned bust in ruff and elaborate dress | Recorded specimen 11.16 g. | ||
| ND (1595–1598) | London (Tower) | Key over woolpack | Overpunched privy mark | Recorded specimen 37 mm, 11.37 g; HIBER in obverse legend. |
ND (1593–1594)Bust 7A; annulet stops
Recorded specimen 11.23 g.
ND (1593–1594)Lion at the end of the obverse legend
Recorded specimen 11.22 g.
ND (1594–1596)Crowned bust in ruff and elaborate dress
Recorded specimen 11.16 g.
ND (1595–1598)Overpunched privy mark
Recorded specimen 37 mm, 11.37 g; HIBER in obverse legend.