England 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I, 1558 – 1560

1st issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1558 – 1560
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 6.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from England. Issued from 1558 to 1560. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.2 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left within inner beaded circle, legend around (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
Reverse
Shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around (I have made God my helper)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1558-1560)  mm Lis (106)

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