Art Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 YeOldeCollector's Elizabeth I Sixpence Elizabeth I Sixpence. One of the very best portraits of Elizabeth that I have ever seen, truly stunning. Scarce 'large flan' type of 1561. m.m. pheon. Large bust with hair swept back and rose behind. These are much scarcer compared to their smaller counterparts. Not often do you see these with no clipping either. hussulo's 1602 Sword & sceptre piece , Scotland 1602 Sword & sceptre piece.James VI (1567-1625), eighth coinage. Saor Alba's Scotland, James VI(1567-1625) Gold Noble of 1588 This piece is an extremely rare and one year type. The coin was worth eleven merks or 146 shillings and 8 pence. Curiously the design is a throwback to earlier English nobles of the 14th century. These pieces were not popular, and were called in and quickly replaced by the sixth coinage. the legend around the periphery of the obverse of the coin is IACOBUS 6 DEI GRATIA REX SCOTORUM or James 6 by the grace of God, King of Scots. The legend on the reverse FLORENT SCEPTRA PIIS REGNA HIS IVOA DAT NUMERATQUE or "Sceptres flourish with the pious, Jehovah gives them the kingdoms and numbers them". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bill Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow, this group presents a difficult choice. The cream did rise to the top in the voting rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Scotland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Art Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 The Winner of Group 3 1501-1700 is: Saor Alba's Scotland, James VI(1567-1625) Gold Noble of 1588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Congratulations to Saor Alba on a hard-won victory. Thanks and a big congratulations to everyone who entered. It was a terrific group contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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