England 6 Pence - Elizabeth I, 1589 – 1600
6th issue; 3rd type
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Pence
Year
1589 – 1600
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.83
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Pence from England. Issued from 1589 to 1600. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.83 g.
- Obverse
- Sixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend around. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above, legend around. (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | — | mm. 0 | 4% | |
| 1600 | — | mm. Anchor (57) | ||
| 1599 | — | mm. Anchor (57) | 2% | |
| 1598 | — | mm. Anchor (57) | 4% | |
| 1598 | — | mm. Key (90) | ||
| 1597 | — | mm. Key (90) - approx. 15 pcs extant | 2% | |
| 1596 | — | mm. Key (90) | 6% | |
| 1596 | — | mm. Woolpack (124) | 4% | |
| 1595 | — | mm. Key (90) | 8% | |
| 1595 | — | mm. Tun (123) | ||
| 1595 | — | mm. Woolpack (124) | 6% | |
| 1594 | — | mm. Tun (123) | 8% | |
| 1594 | — | mm. Woolpack (124) | 8% | |
| 1593 | — | mm. Tun (123) | 19% | |
| 1592 | — | mm. Hand (86) | 15% | |
| 1592 | — | mm. Tun (123) | 8% | |
| 1591 | — | mm. Hand (86) | 10% | |
| 1590 | — | mm. Hand (86) | 15% | |
| 1589 | — | mm. Crescent (72b) | 6% |
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