1 Groat - Elizabeth I 2nd issue

€143,549.00
IssuerEngland
Year1560-1561
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.02 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2556, North#1986
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I facing left, legend around, mintmark above
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH:D.G:AN:FR:ET:HIB:REGINA.
(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 (1560-1561)  - mm. Cross crosslet (21) -
ND (1560-1561)  - mm. Martlet (94) -
Catalog ID8004179140
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