| Issuer | England |
| Year | 1578-1582 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.921) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Dimensions | 19 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#2573, North#1997 |
| Obverse description | Fifth crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left with rose behind head to right, legend around. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland) |
| Reverse description | Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | POSVI
DEV AD IVTORE M MEV (Translation: I have made God my helper) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1578 - mm. Greek cross (7) - 1579 - mm. Greek cross (7) - 1580 - mm. Latin cross (14) - 1581 - mm. Latin cross (14) - 1582 - mm. Sword (113) - |
| Catalog ID | 8340495450 |
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