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Halfcrown: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
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A rare coin, the portrait of the queen is very well executed. There are two types of this coin that feature a bust of the queen. They vary considerably, this one being less ornate than the second, <a href="https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1969.184">1969.184</a>. Elizabeth I chose a Latin phrase, SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, translated as <em>The Shield of Faith Shall Protect Her </em>to appear on the reverse of some of her coins, befitting her precarious position.
| Artist / Maker | England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1560–61 |
| Culture / Origin | England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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