6 Pence - Elizabeth I 6th issue, 2nd type

€68,399.00
IssuerEngland
Year1582-1589
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions25.05 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2578A, North#2015
Obverse descriptionSixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZAB’ · D’ · G’ · ANG’ · FR’ · ET : HIB’ · REGI
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI | DEV’ · AD|IVTORE|M · MEV
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1582  - mm. Bell (60) -
1582  - mm. Ornate A (54) -
1583  - mm. Bell (60) -
1583  - mm. Ornate A (54) -
1584  - mm. Escallop (79) -
1584  - mm. Ornate A (54) -
1585  - mm. Escallop (79) -
1586  - mm. Escallop (79) -
1587  - mm. Crescent (72b) -
1588  - mm. Crescent (72b) -
1589  - mm. Crescent (72b) -
Catalog ID1930609520
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