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Great Britain 1560-61 Elizabeth I Shilling 2nd Issue Very Fine (VF-20) $

Great Britain 1560-61 Elizabeth I Shilling 2nd Issue Very Fine (VF-20) $

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Great Britain 1560-61 Elizabeth I Shilling 2nd Issue Very Fine (VF-20)

Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533–1603), the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, reigned from 1558 until her death in 1603 and is celebrated as one of England’s greatest monarchs. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan Era, was a period of stability and flourishing arts, with figures like William Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake shaping England's cultural and maritime dominance. Elizabeth skillfully navigated religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants, establishing the Church of England’s foundations and averting significant internal conflict. Known as the "Virgin Queen" for her decision never to marry, she wielded her independence as a diplomatic tool, balancing power within Europe. Her leadership helped England defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588, securing the nation’s status as a global naval power and marking the beginning of an age of exploration and expansion.

Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth I facing left within an inner beaded circle, with the legend around.
Reverse: Long cross through a quartered shield, top right and bottom left quarters feature lions. Lettering around.

Specifications:
Issuer: England
Monarch: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Composition: 0.925 silver
Weight: 6.2 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
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