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BM01737
Elizabeth I gold Half Angel
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), gold Half-Angel, first issue (1558-60), St Michael slaying dragon, breaks inner beaded circle at top, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, initial mark lis, ELIZABETH. D; G; ANG; FRA; Z; HIB; rev. ship sailing right, quartered shield of arms at centre, E and rose above, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, .A: DNO; FACTVM. EST. ISTVD. Z. EST.M' weight 2.52g (SCH 735; N.1980; S.2516A). Struck fully round, lightly toned with one dirt spade mark on rim each side only, otherwise on par with the Schneider example, good very fine and very rare.
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 "This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes".
Provenance:
Ex Spink Coin Auction 81, 19th November 1990, lot 31
Ex Clarendon Collection, part 2, Bonhams, 17th October 2006.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
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