Loading

Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I

Science Museum

Science Museum
London, United Kingdom

Coin, gold. Sovereign of Elizabeth I. Obv. ELIZABETH · D.' G':ANG. FRA.' ET · HIB.' REGINA ; m.m. scallop. The queen enthroned holding scptre and orb; at her feet, portcullis with chain on each side; all within arched tressure. Rev. A. DNO.' FACTV.' EST • ISTVD. ET'EST'MIRAB. IN · OCVLIS. NRS ; mm. as on oby. Square shield on double rose within arched tressure, lis and leaf alternately at angles. Wt. 233.5 grains (15.13 grams). Bequeathed by Miss M. E. Waldo-Sibthorp. V&A no. 1594-1902.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Sovereign coin of Elizabeth I
  • Type: coin
Science Museum

Additional Items

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites