1/2 Pound, England, 1567-1570

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One (1) 1/2 pound coin

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England, 1567-1570

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Obverse Image: Queen Elizabeth I, wearing a crown, facing left.

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Obverse Text: ELIZABETH D.G. ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA

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Reverse Image: Crowned shield with crest.

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Reverse Text: E / R / SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM

Date Made: 1567 - 1570

Issuing Authority: Elizabeth I Queen of EnglandMaker: Elizabeth I Queen of England

Place Made: United Kingdom: England

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

Exhibition: The Value of Money

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2016.0056.015Accession Number: 2016.0056Catalog Number: 2016.0056.015

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .1 cm x 2.9 cm; 1/32 in x 1 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-4456-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1803759

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