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:, weight 14.74g (N.2013; S.2583; cf.KM.6 illus.). Toned evenly with a pleasing portrait, just a couple of tiny spots on face and a touch of striking weakness on orb and corresponding part of reverse, otherwise good very fine. Estimate Value $6,500 - UP
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VIII, 11th January 2005, lot 1783.
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.