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1 Shilling - Elizabeth I 1st issue ND
| Silver (.916) | 6.2 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1560 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEVM
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
Struck at the Tower mint, LondonInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I (1st issue) ND (1558-1560) coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and letters that were used to indicate its authenticity and value. On the obverse side of the coin, there is a cross-like symbol called a "saltire" that is superimposed over a pair of concentric circles. The saltire is a symbol of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and its presence on the coin reflects the fact that Elizabeth I was also the Queen of Scotland. Additionally, the coin features the Latin inscription "ELIZABETH DEI GRATIA" (Elizabeth by the grace of God) and the date "ND" (which stands for "Novo Denario," or "new penny"). On the reverse side of the coin, there is a crowned shield with the arms of England, France, and Ireland, surrounded by the inscription "MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REG" (Magna Britannia, Francia, et Hibernia Regina, or "Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Queen"). These symbols and inscriptions were used to authenticate the coin and to indicate its value as a shilling.
