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6 Pence - Elizabeth I Milled issue; large bust, small rose
1562 year| Silver (.925) | 3.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1562 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 0.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Square topped quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* POSVI DEVM·AD IVTORE M·MEVM
· 15 62 ·
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Milled coinage (1561-71), sterling silver sixpence.Star mintmark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from Elizabeth I's reign is that it was part of a series of coins that were introduced to combat the widespread use of counterfeit coins in circulation at the time. The milled issue, which features a large bust of the queen and a small rose on the reverse, was designed to be more difficult to counterfeit than the earlier hammered coins. This coin was also made of silver, which was a more valuable and durable material than the copper or bronze used in later coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1562 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Milled issue; large bust, small rose) 1562 coin.
