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6 Pence - Elizabeth I Milled issue; Lis
| 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 | 1567-1568 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[lis] POSVI DEV'.AD IVTORE M·MEV'.
· 15 67 ·
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Milled issues (1561-71), Tower Mint, London.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 portrait of the queen. Prior to this coin, English coins had featured a depiction of the monarch in profile, but the 6 Pence coin introduced a full-face portrait of Elizabeth I, which was a departure from the traditional design. This change in design was likely done to emphasize the queen's authority and to promote her image as a powerful and benevolent ruler.
