England 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I, 1559 – 1560
1st issue
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Fine Sovereign
Year
1559 – 1560
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Gold (.994)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
15.39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Fine Sovereign from England. Issued from 1559 to 1560. Struck in Gold (.994). Measures 0 mm and weighs 15.39 g.
- Obverse
- Queen seated on ornamented throne, holding orb and sceptre; back of throne adorned with fine lattice work enclosing pellets, pillars decorated with five pellets, unchained portcullis below breaking ornate tressure. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Royal arms in centre of Tudor rose, legend around. (This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1559-1560) | — | mm. Lis (106) |
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