Fine Art Print : Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse), 1558-1560. England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Gold; diameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)
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Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse), 1558-1560. England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Gold; diameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)
Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse), 1558-1560. England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Gold; diameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.). This is a fine example of a rare piece, produced by a new process. In about 1560 an attempt was made to introduce coins made with the French screw press. The coins are called mill money, a term derived from the use of water and horse mills used to supply power. The machinery included a rolling press, driven by the mill, a cutting punch, and a screw press for stamping the design on the coin. While the screw press coins are far superior to hammere Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse), 1558-1560. England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Gold; diameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.). This is a fine example of a rare piece, produced by a new process. In about 1560 an attempt was made to introduce coins made with the French screw press. The coins are called mill money, a term derived from the use of water and horse mills used to supply power. The machinery included a rolling press, driven by the mill, a cutting punch, and a screw press for stamping the design on the coin. While the screw press coins are far superior to hammered coins in the point of accuracy of shape and weight, the workmen at the mint put up every possible objection because they were afraid their livelihood was in danger. Eloye Mestrell, who brought the press over from France, was a scoundrel who had once worked for the Paris mint. He was an easy prey to hostility and finally ended up on the gallows, having been convicted of counterfeiting. No more is heard of the screw press until the reign of Charles I when a greater Frenchman, Nicholas Briot, was given employment in the government mint. The workmanship on these milled coins of Mestrell was excellent and the coins are beautifully detailed
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21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.7cm x 17.7cm (14.1" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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