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6 Pence - Elizabeth I Milled issue; Cross pattée
| Silver | 3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1564 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the inscription with date of 1562 above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* POSVI DEVM · AD IVTORE M · MEVM
· 15 62 ·
Translation:
POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM
I have made God my helper
Comment
Star mintmark, border varieties existSp#2597 (1562-4) Toothed border
Sp#2598 (1562-4) Pellet border
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from Elizabeth I's reign is that it was the first English coin to feature a milled edge, which was introduced as a security measure to prevent clipping or filing down the coin's edges. This innovation made it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, and it became a standard feature on English coins for centuries to come.
