6 Pence - Elizabeth I 5th issue
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1578-1582 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.921) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 17880 |
| References | Sp# 2572 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind, all within inner circle with legend around.
Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Regina
Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland
Reverse
Quartered shield over long cross fourchée with divided date above, all within inner circle with legend around.
Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEV.ADIVTOREM·MEV·
1581
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)Comments
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Fifth issue ((1578-82).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1578 | 
|
$ 240 | mm. Greek cross (7) | 25% | |||||||||||
| 1579 |
|
$ 150 | mm. Greek cross (7) | 18% | |||||||||||
| 1580 |
|
$ 48 | $ 78 | $ 180 | mm. Latin cross (14) | 30% | |||||||||
| 1581 |
|
mm. Latin cross (14) | 19% | ||||||||||||
| 1582 |
|
$ 140 | mm. Sword (113) | 12% | |||||||||||
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.
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Numista Rarity index: 54
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 6.02
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual silver weight: 0.089 oz
Current silver price: 67.81 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Noonans Auction 180 Lot 788 
|
9 Sep 2020 | 1578 – mm. Greek cross (7) | XF |
USD 453.87
(GBP 340.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
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Noonans Auction 180 Lot 790
|
9 Sep 2020 | 1578 – mm. Greek cross (7) | XF |
USD 226.93
(GBP 170.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © NOONANS | ||||||
 |
Noonans Auction 180 Lot 791
|
9 Sep 2020 | 1579 – mm. Greek cross (7) | VF |
USD 253.63
(GBP 190.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © NOONANS | ||||||
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Noonans Auction 180 Lot 795
|
9 Sep 2020 | 1580 – mm. Latin cross (14) | VF |
USD 80.09
(GBP 60.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © NOONANS | ||||||
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Noonans Auction 180 Lot 796
|
9 Sep 2020 | 1580 – mm. Latin cross (14) | VF |
USD 266.98
(GBP 200.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © NOONANS | ||||||
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Noonans Auction 180 Lot 797
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9 Sep 2020 | 1581 – mm. Latin cross (14) | F |
USD 213.58
(GBP 160.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © NOONANS | ||||||
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Noonans Auction 180 Lot 799
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9 Sep 2020 | 1582 – mm. Sword (113) | VF |
USD 133.49
(GBP 100.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © NOONANS | ||||||
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