6 Pence - Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issues, intermediate bust

€52,476.00
IssuerEngland
Year1566-1573
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2562, North#1997
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I, wearing ruff and embroidered dress facing left, rose behind.  Note: intermediate bust 4B, ear shows
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH:D:G:ANG:FR:ET:HI:REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionSquare topped, quartered shield over long cross fourchée with date above and legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV.`AD IVTORE M`MEV.` 1566
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1566  - mm. Lion (92) -
1567  - mm. Coronet (74) -
1567  - mm. Lion (92) -
1568  - mm. Coronet (74) -
1569  - mm. Coronet (74) -
1570  - mm. Castle (71) -
1571  - mm. Castle (71) -
1572  - mm. Ermine (77) -
1573  - mm. Ermine (77) -
Catalog ID3886361360
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