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

€52,664.00
IssuerEngland
Year1561-1566
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#2561, North#1997
Obverse descriptionOrnate crowned bust facing left. Rose behind head, lettering around
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 Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the inscription with date of 1561 above shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* POSVI DEV . AD IVTORE M : MEV . · 15 61 ·
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - mm. Pheon (53) -
1562  - mm. Pheon (53) -
1563  - mm. Pheon (53) -
1564  - mm. Pheon (53) -
1565  - mm. Pheon (53) -
1565  - mm. Rose (33) -
1566  - mm. Portcullis (107) -
Catalog ID4621650630
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