1 Shilling - Elizabeth I (2nd issue) ND (1560-1561) front 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I (2nd issue) ND (1560-1561) back
1 Shilling - Elizabeth I (2nd issue) ND (1560-1561) photo
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1 Shilling - Elizabeth I 2nd issue ND

 
Silver (.925) 6.2 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1560-1561
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#52666
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Long cross through shield. Shield in four quarters. Top right and bottom left quarters show three lions. Surrounded by lettering. Lettering begins with large star.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * POSVI DEVM.AD IVTORE M.MEVM

Comment

House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second issue (1560-61), Sterling silver shilling.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I (2nd issue) ND (1560-1561) coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, known as the "Young Elizabeth" portrait, which was designed by Thomas Wyon and is considered one of the most iconic and recognizable images of the queen.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1560-1561)  - - - - - -

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