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6 Pence - Elizabeth I 3rd and 4th issues; smaller flan
| Silver (.925) | 2.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1566 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Square-topped shield of arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the legend with date above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* POSVI DEV . AD IVTORE M : MEV .
· 15 61 ·
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Third and Fourth issues ((1561-77), Sterling silver sixpence.
Struck at the Tower Mint, London.
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 previous 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.
