1 Shilling - Elizabeth I 6th issue

€16,763.00
IssuerEngland
Year1582-1600
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight6.2 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2577
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing left, inside a beaded circle, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZAB.D.G.ANG:FR:ET:HIB:REGI:
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross through shield, inside a beaded circle, legend surrounding. Different design in each quarter of shield
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI.DEV.ADIVTOREM.MEV
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1582-1583)  - mm Bell (60) -
ND (1582-1584)  - mm A (54) -
ND (1584-1586)  - mm Escallop (79) -
ND (1587-1589)  - mm Crescent (72b) -
ND (1590-1592)  - mm Hand (86) -
ND (1592-1595)  - mm Tun (123) -
ND (1594-1596)  - mm Woolpack (124) -
ND (1595-1598)  - mm Key (90) -
ND (1598-1600)  - mm Anchor (57) -
ND (1600)  - mm `0` -
Catalog ID7744111970
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