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½ Groat - Elizabeth I 7th issue

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom)
Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1601-1602
Value ½ Groat (1⁄120)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 1 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
334467
References Sp# 2586
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, KM# 3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Crowned bust left, two pellets behind, within inner beaded circle, legend around.

Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock

Script: Latin

Lettering: [mm] · E.' D.' G.' ROSA · SINE · SPINA ·

Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: [mm]·CIVITAS LONDON

Translation: City of London

Comments

House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Seventh Issue (1601-02).

0.925 sterling silver, shilling of 92.9 grains or 6.02g, the original standard weight for these pieces was 15.5 grains or 1g.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1601-1602)  Photo mm. 1 63%
ND (1602)  Photo mm. 2 17%

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Actual silver weight: 0.030 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 ½ Groat - Elizabeth I (7th issue)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Groat - Elizabeth I (7th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 927
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 ND (1601-1602) – mm. 1 VF
(6F bust)
USD 126.82
(GBP 95.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Groat - Elizabeth I (7th issue)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Groat - Elizabeth I (7th issue)
Noonans
Auction 180
Lot 928
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 ND (1602) – mm. 2 VF
(6B bust)
USD 93.44
(GBP 70.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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