England 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I, 1582 – 1600
6th issue
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1582 – 1600
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6.2
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued from 1582 to 1600. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 31 mm and weighs 6.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing left, inside a beaded circle, legend around (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Long cross through shield, inside a beaded circle, legend surrounding. Different design in each quarter of shield (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1600) | — | mm '0' | 4% | |
| ND (1598-1600) | — | mm Anchor (57) | ||
| ND (1595-1598) | — | mm Key (90) | 16% | |
| ND (1594-1596) | — | mm Woolpack (124) | 20% | |
| ND (1592-1595) | — | mm Tun (123) | 31% | |
| ND (1590-1592) | — | mm Hand (86) | 10% | |
| ND (1587-1589) | — | mm Crescent (72b) | 6% | |
| ND (1584-1586) | — | mm Escallop (79) | 12% | |
| ND (1582-1583) | — | mm Bell (60) | 14% | |
| ND (1582-1584) | — | mm A (54) | 8% |
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