Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I

Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I

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Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Coin, gold. Sovereign of Elizabeth I. Obv. ELIZABETH · D.' G':ANG. FRA.' ET · HIB.' REGINA ; m.m. scallop. The queen enthroned holding scptre and orb; at her feet, portcullis with chain on each side; all within arched tressure. Rev. A. DNO.' FACTV.' EST • ISTVD. ET'EST'MIRAB. IN · OCVLIS. NRS ; mm. as on oby. Square shield on double rose within arched tressure, lis and leaf alternately at angles. Wt. 233.5 grains (15.13 grams). Bequeathed by Miss M. E. Waldo-Sibthorp. V&A no. 1594-1902.

Details

Category:
Coins, Medals & Tokens
Object Number:
1947-2/294
Materials:
gold (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 15.13 g
type:
coin