© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
¾ Penny - Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issue
| Silver (.925) | 0.35 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1577 |
| Value | ¾ Penny (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Square topped quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée within inner circle, divided date above and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), 3rd and 4th issues (1561-77).Believed to be unique to Queen Elizabeth's reign, this denomination was known as 'threefarthings'.
Mintmarks
Pheon (1561-65)
Coronet (1567-70)
Ermine (1572-73)
Eglantine (1573-78)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¾ Penny - Elizabeth I (3rd and 4th issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in England. The coin was minted during the reign of Elizabeth I, who was the last Tudor monarch and ruled England during a time of religious and political upheaval. The coin's design features a portrait of Elizabeth I on one side and a cross on the other, which reflects the religious tensions of the time. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its weight of 0.35g makes it a unique and interesting collector's item.
