1/2 Groat - Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issues

€166,895.00
IssuerEngland
Year1566-1571
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.02 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2567, North#1999
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I facing left, legend around, mintmark above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH: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, legend around, mintmark above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV:AD IVTORE M:MEV
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1566)  - mm. Portcullis (107) -
ND (1569-1571)  - mm. Castle (71) -
Catalog ID4583124870
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