England 6 Pence - Elizabeth I, 1578 – 1582

5th issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1578 – 1582
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.921)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1582  — mm. Sword (113) 11%
1581  — mm. Latin cross (14) 23%
1580  — mm. Latin cross (14) 30%
1579  — mm. Greek cross (7) 20%
1578  — mm. Greek cross (7) 20%

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