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4 Testerns - Elizabeth I ND
| Silver (.925) | 13.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1601 |
| Value | 4 Testerns = 4 Reales |
| Currency | Testern (1600-1601) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Portcullis with chains
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI • DEVM • ADIVTOREM • MEVM •
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
The “Portcullis” coinage was struck at the Tower Mint, London for the maiden voyage of the incorporated Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies. They were struck to the weights and composition of the Spanish Reales. These issues include a “0” mintmark. These coins have also been attributed to Bantam, Java since It wasn't until 1612 that the British East India Company established its initial settlement at Surat.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Elizabeth I ND (1600-1601) 4 Testerns coin from India - British (British India) is that it was minted during a time of great change and expansion in the British Empire. The coin was minted in 1600-1601, a period when the British East India Company was rapidly expanding its territories in India and other parts of Asia. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic and trade activities in the region, and it served as a means of facilitating transactions and commerce. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.
