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½ Groat - Elizabeth I 2nd issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1561 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#33221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around, mintmark above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEV:AD IVTORE M:MEV
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second Issue (1560-61).Weight and diameter is known to vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Elizabeth I (2nd issue) ND (1560-1561) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in England. The coinage reform of 1560-1561, which introduced this coin, was an attempt to address the issue of currency debasement and inflation that had plagued the country for decades. The introduction of this coin, which was made of silver and had a higher purity than previous coins, was a significant step towards stabilizing the English economy.
