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2691
Great Britain. Crown, 1601
. S.2582; Dav-3757. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. 7th issue (1601-02) Mint mark 1. Obverse, crowned bust of Queen
left in richly decorated dress, holding sceptre and orb. ELIZABETH: D:G: ANG: FRA: ET: HIBER: REGINA: 1 : Reverse has shield of arms over
long cross fourchee. Reverse legend: POSVI: DEVM: AD IVTORE M: MEVM: 1: (' I have made God my Helper' - psalm 54) Struck on a large
flan and planchet of full weight (29.93 grams) all lettering, and detail of the heraldic lions in the reverse arms well struck up. Carefully cen-
tered and with a delightful old cabinet tone. Because of the die cutting, there appears to be two ' T' s in the monarch' s name, which creates
an interesting variety. Virtually uncirculated and extremely rare thus.
NGC graded AU-58
.
* This Crown was minted at the very end of Queen Elizabeth I' s reign, a year or two before the death of one of England' s greatest monarchs
in 1603. The design conveys a sense of confidence and regal splendour.
In her last years, unlike other relatively long-lived monarchs Elizabeth did not lose her grip. In a speech to her subjects Elizabeth said: '
Though God has raised me high, yet this I account the glory of my crown, that I have reigned with your loves…And though you have had, and
may have, many mightier and wiser princes, yet you never had, nor shall have any that will love you better.'
It is difficult to deny Elizabeth' s greatness. By her genius she left the poor exhausted country she inherited, if not the richest, one of most
powerful in Europe, and imbued with an exuberant self-confidence. Perhaps the last word on Elizabeth should go to her bitter enemy the Pope
who in the year of the Amada said, ' She is a great woman,' though he added the rider ' and were she only a Catholic she would be without
match.'.
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $12,500 - 15,000
2692
Great Britain. Sixpence, ND
. S.2811. Charles I, 1625-1649.
Mint mark harp both sides. Obverse ornate crowned bust of
king left, mark of value (VI) behind: CAROLVS D:G MAG BR FRA
ET HIB REX. Group D, fourth bust with falling lace collar, inner
circles Reverse, oval garnished shield with C R at sides,
CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO (I reign under the auspice of Christ).
Attractively toned and carefully struck on a very round planchet.
It has simi reflective fields. Practically as struck.
NGC graded
AU-50
.
Our consignor feels this coin is a pattern or proof, struck in the
period 1632-1633. Very few proof or specimen strikings of silver
coins were made in the early part of the 17th century, and they
are rarely encountered.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,500 - 2,000
2693
Great Britain. Sixpence, ND
. S.2813. Charles I, 1625-1649.
Mint mark, Crown (1634-38). Obverse; Crowned portrait of the
king with no inner circle surrounding.
Reverse
; Crown over oval
shield of arms. This is a pretty coin with a light blue tone, good
surfaces, and little if any wear. The cameo portrait of the ill-
fated king is exqauisite.
NGC graded AU-50
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 400
2694
Great Britain. Threepence, ND
. S.2894. Charles I, 1625-
1649. Aberystwyth. Mint mark book (1638-42). Little sign of
wear on this nicely toned example of a silver coin from the
Welsh mint.
NGC graded AU-58
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 600
2695
Great Britain. Shilling, ND
. S.2797. Charles I, 1625-1649.
Tower mint under King. Mint mark, Triangle (1639-40). Portrait
softly struck. Lustrous.
NGC graded EF-45
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350