6 Pence - Elizabeth I 6th issue; 1st type

€456,504.00
IssuerEngland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year1582-1583
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.81 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2578 , North#2015
Obverse descriptionSixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
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 descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[mm] POSVI DEV’.AD IVTORE M· MEV`. 1582
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1582  - mm. Bell (60) -
1583  - mm. Bell (60) -
Catalog ID6319087820
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