6 Pence - Elizabeth I Milled issue, Lis

€55,826.00
IssuerEngland
Year1567-1568
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2599, North#2030
Obverse descriptionSmall crowned and mantled bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind to right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[lis] 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[lis] POSVI DEV`.AD IVTORE M·MEV`. · 15 67 ·
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1567  - mm. Lis (106) -
1568  - mm. Lis (106) -
Catalog ID3627777260
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