Elizabeth I (1558-1603), silver Halfcrown, seventh issue (1601-02), crowned ornate bust left in ruff, holding orb and sceptre, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding on both sides, initial mark 1 (1601), 1:ELIZABETH: D; G; ANG; FRA; ET: HIBER; REGINA: rev. quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, :1: POSVI: DEVM: AD IVTORE M: MEVM: 15.01g (N.2013; S.2583). Dark even, tone, one small edge chip, otherwise a bold very fine with a pleasing portrait.

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 "I have made God my Helper" a Psalm from the Bible.