England ½ Groat - Elizabeth I, 1560 – 1561

2nd issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1560 – 1561
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Groat from England. Issued from 1560 to 1561. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I facing left, legend around, mintmark above. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around, mintmark above. (I have made God my helper)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1560-1561)  mm. Cross crosslet (21) 64%
ND (1560-1561)  mm. Martlet (94) 36%

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