11/2 Pence - Elizabeth I 5th issue

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1578-1582
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 11/2 Pence (1⁄160)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.921)
Weight 0.8 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2574
Obverse description Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I left, legend around, with rose.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering E D G ROSA [SINE SPINA] [mm]
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse description Long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms below divided date within inner circle, mint mark and legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CIVITAS LONDON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1578-1579) - mm. Greek cross (7) -
ND (1580-1581) - mm. Latin cross (14) -
ND (1582) - mm. Sword (113) -
Numisquare ID 1935450980
Comments
×