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Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two gold coins on a gray background. The coin on the left is an oval shape with a profile view of a woman wearing a crown, facing left. The woman has curly hair and a ruffled collar. The words around the edge of the coin are in Latin and include the letters "Eлизаб" and "REGINA". The coin on the right is also oval and has a shield with a crown on top. The shield is divided into four sections with different designs, including a lion and a unicorn. The letters "E" and "R" are on either side of the shield. The words around the edge of the coin are in Latin. Both coins have a beaded border.

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900 × 409 px
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