Queen holding orb and sceptre, seated three-quarters facing in Tudor Galleon, set with double-rose, ornaments -1 | 1-1, ropes 3/3, sails 2/4, E on standard and sails on bowsprit, calm waters lap below.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELI ZAB
.` D .` G .` AnG .` FR .` ET .` hI B REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse description
Rose upon radiant sun, alternating crowned Leopards and floriate cross terminals in angles, small trefoils in spandrels
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
[mm.]
IhS • AVT .` TRAnSIEnS • PER • MEDIV .` ILLORVM • IBAT • (Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
ND
(1582-1584) - mm. A (54) - ND
(1584-1586) - mm. Escallop (79) - ND
(1587-1590) - mm. Crescent (72b) - ND
(1590-1592) - mm. Hand (86) -