England 3 Pence - Elizabeth I, 1567 – 1577
3rd and 4th issues
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Pence
Year
1567 – 1577
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
1.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Pence from England. Issued from 1567 to 1577. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.5 g.
- Obverse
- Ornate crowned bust facing left. Rose behind head, lettering around (ELIZABETH DEI GRATIA ANGLIAE FRANCIAE ET HIBERNIAE REGINA Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1572 above shield (POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM I have made God my helper)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577 | — | mm. Eglantine (27) | 3% | |
| 1576 | — | mm. Eglantine (27) | 1.7% | |
| 1575 | — | mm. Eglantine (27) | 20% | |
| 1574 | — | mm. Acorn (65b) | 1.7% | |
| 1574 | — | mm. Eglantine (27) | 14% | |
| 1573 | — | mm. Acorn (65b) | 8% | |
| 1573 | — | mm. Eglantine (27) | 1.7% | |
| 1573 | — | mm. Ermine (77) | 1.7% | |
| 1572 | — | mm. Ermine (77) | 14% | |
| 1571 | — | mm. Castle (71) | 10% | |
| 1570 | — | mm. Castle (71) | 1.7% | |
| 1570 | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 3% | |
| 1569 | — | mm. Castle (71) | ||
| 1569 | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 19% | |
| 1568 | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 8% | |
| 1567 | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 10% |
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