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Auction 46 9 Jan 2019
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Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Silver Crown, ornate crowned bust left, holding orb and sceptre, crown breaks inner beaded circle, initial mark 1 (1601), Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, ELIZABETH: D: G: ANG: FRA: ET: HIBER: REGINA:1:, Rev. long cross fourchée under quartered shield of arms, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, :1: POSVI: DEVM: AD IVTORE M: MEVM:, weight 29.74g (Cooper dies D/6; N.2012; S.2582; KM.7). Toned, slightly double struck at base of obverse, with some light flecking and striking striations as usual, a fully round pleasing piece, good very fine. Estimate Value $9,000 - UP
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse, "Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland." and on the reverse legend as "I have made God my helper" a Psalm from the Bible.
Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Silver Crown, ornate crowned bust left, holding orb and sceptre, crown breaks inner beaded circle, initial mark 1 (1601), Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, ELIZABETH: D: G: ANG: FRA: ET: HIBER: REGINA:1:, Rev. long cross fourchée under quartered shield of arms, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, :1: POSVI: DEVM: AD IVTORE M: MEVM:, weight 29.74g (Cooper dies D/6; N.2012; S.2582; KM.7). Toned, slightly double struck at base of obverse, with some light flecking and striking striations as usual, a fully round pleasing piece, good very fine. Estimate Value $9,000 - UP
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse, "Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland." and on the reverse legend as "I have made God my helper" a Psalm from the Bible.