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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Groat - Elizabeth I 1st issue ND
| Silver (.916) | 2.02 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1560 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#359896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchee, legend around, mintmark above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEV:AD IVTORE M:MEV
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), First Issue (1559-60), .916 fine silver groat struck at the Tower Mint, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Elizabeth I (1st issue) ND (1559-1560) coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, who was a significant figure in English history and ruled for over 40 years. The coin's design was created by the French engraver Thomas de la Bere, and it features a youthful depiction of the Queen, wearing a crown and a necklace with a large pearl. This coin was also the first to use the silver standard, which was introduced by Elizabeth I to combat the inflation caused by the debasement of the coinage during the reign of her predecessor, Mary I.
