1 Groat - Elizabeth I 1st issue

€359,896.00
IssuerEngland
Year1559-1560
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight2.02 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2550, North#1986
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, legend around, mintmark above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH:D.G:ANG:FR:Z:HIB:REGI
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchee, legend around, mintmark above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV:AD IVTORE M:MEV
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1559-1560)  - mm. Lis (106) -
Catalog ID6137390550
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