1/2 Groat - Elizabeth I 6th issue

€55,827.00
IssuerEngland
Year1582-1600
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2579, North#2579
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I facing left within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: two pellets behind head
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· E.` D.` G.` ROSA · SINE · SPINA ·
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1582-1583)  - mm. Bell (60) -
ND (1582-1584)  - mm. Ornate A (54) -
ND (1584-1586)  - mm. Escallop (79) -
ND (1587-1589)  - mm. Crescent (72b) -
ND (1590-1592)  - mm. Hand (86) -
ND (1592-1595)  - mm. Tun (123) -
ND (1594-1596)  - mm. Woolpack (124) -
ND (1595-1598)  - mm. Key (90) -
ND (1598-1600)  - mm. Anchor (57) -
ND (1600)  - mm. 0 (zero) -
Catalog ID3039476560
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