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6 Pence - Elizabeth I Milled issue; Large rose
1562 year| Silver | 2.83 g | 24.6 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 |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 24.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross fourchée 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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (Milled issue; Large rose) 1562 coin is that it was minted during a time when the English currency was undergoing a significant change. The traditional silver penny had been the standard coin of England for centuries, but in the late 1550s, the government began to introduce a new coinage system that included the 6 pence coin, which was equivalent to half of a silver shilling. This change was made to address the issue of inflation and to make transactions easier for the general population. The 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (Milled issue; Large rose) 1562 coin is a rare and valuable example of this transitional period in English currency.
