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6 Pence - Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issues; intermediate bust
| Silver (.925) | 3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1573 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Square topped, quartered shield over long cross fourchée with date above and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEV.'AD IVTORE M'MEV.'
1566
Translation: I have made God my helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Third and Fourth issues (1561-77), Bust 4B (1566-73).Struck at the Tower Mint, London, it has been reported that the Lion (92) mintmark exists in small and large types.
Mintmark located at 12 o'clock position, images below courtesy of Spink & Son Ltd.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from Elizabeth I's reign is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the queen on the obverse (front) side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of a crowned shield on earlier coins. This change in design was a nod to the increasing importance of the monarch's image in promoting the coinage and solidifying the queen's authority.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1572 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (3rd and 4th issues; intermediate bust) 1566-1573 coin.
