11/2 Pence - Elizabeth I 5th issue

€455,027.00
IssuerEngland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year1578-1582
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value11/2 Pence (1⁄160)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.921)
Weight0.8 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2574
Obverse descriptionCrowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I left, legend around, with rose.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringE D G ROSA [SINE SPINA] [mm]
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionLong cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms below divided date within inner circle, mint mark and legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCIVITAS LONDON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1578-1579)  - mm. Greek cross (7) -
ND (1580-1581)  - mm. Latin cross (14) -
ND (1582)  - mm. Sword (113) -
Catalog ID1935450980
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