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6 Pence - Elizabeth I 5th issue

6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue) - obverse6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue) - reverse

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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).
, North# 1997
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
1578  Photo $ 240 mm. Greek cross (7) 25%
1579  Photo $ 150 mm. Greek cross (7) 18%
1580  Photo $ 48 $ 78 $ 180 mm. Latin cross (14) 30%
1581  Photo mm. Latin cross (14) 19%
1582  Photo $ 140 mm. Sword (113) 12%

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Actual silver weight: 0.089 oz
Current silver price: 67.81 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 788
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1578 – mm. Greek cross (7) XF USD 453.87
(GBP 340.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 790
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1578 – mm. Greek cross (7) XF USD 226.93
(GBP 170.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 791
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1579 – mm. Greek cross (7) VF USD 253.63
(GBP 190.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 795
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1580 – mm. Latin cross (14) VF USD 80.09
(GBP 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 796
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1580 – mm. Latin cross (14) VF USD 266.98
(GBP 200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 797
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1581 – mm. Latin cross (14) F USD 213.58
(GBP 160.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth I (5th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 799
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1582 – mm. Sword (113) VF USD 133.49
(GBP 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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