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

€52,475.00
IssuerEngland
Year1573-1577
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2563, North#1997
Obverse descriptionCrowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind, all within inner circle with legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HI.REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms of England and France over long cross fourchée with divided date above, all within inner circle with legend around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV.AD IVTORE M·MEV· 15 75
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1573  - mm. Acorn (65b) -
1573  - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1573  - mm. Ermine (77) -
1574  - mm. Acorn (65b) -
1574  - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1575  - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1576  - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1577  - mm. Eglantine (27) -
Catalog ID2672137470
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