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6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 2.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1602 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Mintmark begins legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI · DEVM · ADIVTOREM · MEVM
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
The mint-mark (which appears on both sides) is a date indicatorThese coins occur with 3 mint-marks: the trefoil, the star and the martlet
The ‘trefoil’ was first, and in use from the date of the indenture, 2nd February 1601, until the pyx trial of 20th May 1601
Following the pyx of 20th May 1601, the mint mark was changed to ‘star’
On 24th May 1602 the ‘star’ pieces were pyxed, and the mint mark changed to ‘martlet’
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (Third Coinage) ND (1601-1602) from Ireland is that it features a unique design element - a harp on the reverse side, which is a symbol of Ireland and has been used on various Irish coins throughout history.
