England 6 Pence - Elizabeth I, 1561 – 1566

3rd and 4th issues; smaller bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1561 – 1566
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.8
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from England. Issued from 1561 to 1566. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.8 g.

Obverse
Ornate crowned bust facing left. Rose behind head, lettering around (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse
Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the inscription with date of 1561 above shield. (I have made God my helper)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1566  — mm. Portcullis (107) 23%
1565  — mm. Pheon (53) 6%
1565  — mm. Rose (33) 5%
1564  — mm. Pheon (53) 9%
1563  — mm. Pheon (53) 8%
1562  — mm. Pheon (53) 23%
1561  — mm. Pheon (53) 44%

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