England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
英格兰四分之一天使——伊丽莎白一世，第六版（1583–1600）
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About this coin
The quarter angel spreads the queen’s titles across both sides instead of repeating the full angel’s religious motto. It was a two-shilling-and-sixpence gold piece.
Obverse
Michael attacks the dragon with a cross-tipped spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G ANG FRANCIE
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, of England and France…
Reverse
A ship bears the arms below a cross, with E and a rose beside it.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ET HIBERNIE REGINA FIDEI
Translation
…and Ireland, Queen, of the faith.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Crescent on the verified variety.
Identification and varieties
The title gives the wider sixth-issue type range. Only the verified crescent variety is currently tabulated; other marks need separate confirmation. The royal titulature continues from obverse to reverse.
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 (1587–1590) | London (Tower) | Crescent | Sixth-issue quarter angel |