England ½ Groat - Elizabeth I, 1582 – 1600
6th issue
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1582 – 1600
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from England. Issued from 1582 to 1600. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I facing left within inner beaded circle, legend around. Note: two pellets behind head (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around. (City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1600) | — | — | mm. 0 (zero) | 5% | |
| ND (1598-1600) | — | — | mm. Anchor (57) | 1.1% | |
| ND (1595-1598) | — | — | mm. Key (90) | 1.1% | |
| ND (1594-1596) | — | — | mm. Woolpack (124) | 3% | |
| ND (1592-1595) | — | — | mm. Tun (123) | 8% | |
| ND (1590-1592) | — | — | mm. Hand (86) | 26% | |
| ND (1587-1589) | — | — | mm. Crescent (72b) | 3% | |
| ND (1584-1586) | — | — | mm. Escallop (79) | 7% | |
| ND (1582-1583) | — | € 25,00 | mm. Bell (60) | 46% | |
| ND (1582-1584) | — | — | mm. Ornate A (54) | 15% |
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