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3 Pence - Elizabeth I 5th issue
| Silver (.921) | 1.41 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1582 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.921) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.
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), Fifth issue (1578-82), struck at the Tower mint, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in England. The coin was issued during the reign of Elizabeth I, who was the last Tudor monarch and ruled England during a period of religious and political upheaval. The coin's design features a portrait of Elizabeth I on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the religious tensions of the time. Despite the challenges of the era, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1578 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue) 1578-1582 coin.
