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6 Pence - Elizabeth I 6th issue; 1st type
Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
Year | 1582-1583 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 2.81 g |
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Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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Reference(s) | Sp#2578 , North#2015 |
Obverse description | Sixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend 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 | Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | [mm] POSVI DEV’.AD IVTORE M· MEV`.
1582 (Translation: I have made God my helper) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | 1582 - mm. Bell (60) - 1583 - mm. Bell (60) -
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Catalog ID | 6319087820 |
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