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Elizabeth I (1558-1603) gold Pound ND (1598-1600) MS64 NGC, Tower mint, Anchor mm (very rare with this mintmark), S-2534, N-2008. The single highest graded Elizabeth I Pound by either NGC or PCGS - an iconic denomination preserved beyond what should be possible for a coin of this size, age, and beauty. The majority of the coins produced under this Queen were silver rather than gold (although several different gold denominations were issued) and are often somewhat uninspiring; this may be as Elizabeth's three Mint Masters were all goldsmiths. Accordingly, it is clear that their true talent, their finest engraving work and portraits of the Queen were employed on her gold coinage. Whereas the largest gold denomination produced for Elizabeth was her Sovereign of 30 Shillings, a type showing the Queen enthroned, the largest and arguably the finest portrait of Elizabeth is seen on her gold Pound coinage. A Tudor masterpiece, her garments masterfully performed, her pose noble and the overall quality exceptional; this was a coin designed to impress the wealthy in both England and abroad and one which speaks of enormous pride in the Queen. Highly lustrous, its surfaces a bright sunny gold fully illuminating the crisply struck planchet. Elizabeth's portrait is slightly shallow but fully represented, the dies seemingly quite aged at time of striking. The legend is complete and the planchet almost completely round, the production quality extremely high befitting such an elite and high denomination type. Awe-inspiring in every regard, an essential addition to any collection of high grade British hammered gold.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-elizabeth-i-1558-1603-gold-pound-nd-1598-1600-ms64-ngc-/a/3075-32197.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 50000-60000 USD
Elizabeth I (1558-1603) gold Pound ND (1598-1600) MS64 NGC, Tower mint, Anchor mm (very rare with this mintmark), S-2534, N-2008. The single highest graded Elizabeth I Pound by either NGC or PCGS - an iconic denomination preserved beyond what should be possible for a coin of this size, age, and beauty. The majority of the coins produced under this Queen were silver rather than gold (although several different gold denominations were issued) and are often somewhat uninspiring; this may be as Elizabeth's three Mint Masters were all goldsmiths. Accordingly, it is clear that their true talent, their finest engraving work and portraits of the Queen were employed on her gold coinage. Whereas the largest gold denomination produced for Elizabeth was her Sovereign of 30 Shillings, a type showing the Queen enthroned, the largest and arguably the finest portrait of Elizabeth is seen on her gold Pound coinage. A Tudor masterpiece, her garments masterfully performed, her pose noble and the overall quality exceptional; this was a coin designed to impress the wealthy in both England and abroad and one which speaks of enormous pride in the Queen. Highly lustrous, its surfaces a bright sunny gold fully illuminating the crisply struck planchet. Elizabeth's portrait is slightly shallow but fully represented, the dies seemingly quite aged at time of striking. The legend is complete and the planchet almost completely round, the production quality extremely high befitting such an elite and high denomination type. Awe-inspiring in every regard, an essential addition to any collection of high grade British hammered gold.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-elizabeth-i-1558-1603-gold-pound-nd-1598-1600-ms64-ngc-/a/3075-32197.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-60000 USD