| Issuer | England |
| Year | 1561 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#2560 , North#1997 |
| Obverse description | Ornate crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, Tudor rose behind head, lettering around |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | [mm]
ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FR · ET · HI · REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France, and Ireland) |
| Reverse description | Square-topped shield of arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the legend, with date above shield. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | POSVI DEV. AD IVTORE M : MEV.
1561 (Translation: I have made God my helper) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Pheon Royal Mint (Tower of London),United Kingdom (1279-1810) |
| Mintage | 1561 - mm. Pheon (53) - |
| Catalog ID | 6279664780 |
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