6 Pence - Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issues, larger bust

Issuer England
Year 1573-1577
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 2.8 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2563, North#1997
Obverse description Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind, all within inner circle with legend around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ELIZAB.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 of England and France over long cross fourchée with divided date above, all within inner circle with legend around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering POSVI DEV.AD IVTORE M·MEV· 15 75
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1573 - mm. Acorn (65b) -
1573 - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1573 - mm. Ermine (77) -
1574 - mm. Acorn (65b) -
1574 - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1575 - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1576 - mm. Eglantine (27) -
1577 - mm. Eglantine (27) -
Numisquare ID 2672137470
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