1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 1st issue (1559–1560)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1559–1560 |
| Denomination | 1 Fine Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.994) (994/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.390g · 0.4918 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2511 |
Queen seated on ornamented throne, holding orb and sceptre; back of throne adorned with fine lattice work enclosing pellets, pillars decorated with five pellets, unchained portcullis below breaking ornate tressure.
ELIZABETH : D'· G'· ANG'· : FRA'· Z : HIB' : REGINA · .
Royal arms in centre of Tudor rose, legend around.
· A · . DNO'· FACTV'· EST · ISTV'· Z : EST : MIRA'· IN : OCVL'· NRIS
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The 1559 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 1st issue is a circulating 1 fine sovereign coin issued from 1559 to 1560, struck in 99.4% gold. It weighs 15.39g. Reverse design: Royal arms in centre of Tudor rose, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1559 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 1st issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1559 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 1st issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,521 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1559 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth I 1st issue?
Check the weight 15.39g and the metal (99.4% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
