England ½ Groat - Elizabeth I, 1560 – 1561
2nd issue
Information
Country
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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