This 2003 Isle of Man Gold Proof 'The Golden Age' 5-Coin Set celebrates 'The Golden Age of Elizabeth I' with designs featuring Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Sir Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake & William Shakespeare.
All of these famous people lived during the life of Queen Elizabeth.
Note: this set may be issued without a presentation box. Please contact us for further details.
The historical figure on each coin is as follows:
1 oz - Queen Elizabeth I - Queen of England & Ireland from 1558-1603. The last of the House of Tudor dynasty
1/2 oz - Henry VIII - King of England & Ireland 1509-1547 , and also Queen Elizabeth's father. Also well known for his famous 6 wives!
1/5 oz Sir Walter Raleigh - A famous solider and explorer, including his success at defending England against the Spannish Armarda.
1/10 oz - Sir Francis Drake - A Briitsh explorer and privateer, most wellknown for his circumnavigation around the world from 1577-1580.
1/25 oz - William Shakespeare - One of the greatest ever English writers to have lived, known also as the Bard. His plays include Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet to name a few!
The obverse features Ian Rank Broadley's portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
The reverse of the coins feature the Masters of the Golden Age with inscription:
400th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH I • CROWN
The metal weight is inscribed just above the word 'crown'.
Metal | Gold |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 1.838 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 / 24 |
Mintage Figure | 500 |
Date | 2003 |
Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Reverse Designer | Assorted |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | Pobjoy Mint |
Country | Isle of Man |
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