UK GREAT BRITAIN ENGLAND SILVER 6 SIX PENCE 1592 QUEEN ELIZABETH I TUDOR RARE

UK GREAT BRITAIN SILVER 6 SIX PENCE 1592 QUEEN ELIZABETH I TUDOR

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Description

UK BRITAIN SILVER 6 SIX PENCE 1592 QUEEN ELIZABETH I TUDOR



TypeStandard circulation coin
Years1589-1600
Value6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.92 g
Diameter25 mm
ShapeRound
DemonetizedYes
NumberN# 52665
ReferencesSp# 2578B, North# 2015

Obverse

Sixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend around.

Lettering: ELIZAB’ • D’ • G’ • ANG’ • FR’ • ET : HIB’ • REGI

Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.

Lettering:
POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
15 | 90

Translation: I have made God my helper

Comments

House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth issue (1582-1600), bust 6C.