England 6 Pence - Elizabeth I, 1582 – 1589
6th issue; 2nd type
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Pence
Year
1582 – 1589
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.7
Diameter (mm)
25.05
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Pence from England. Issued from 1582 to 1589. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 25.05 mm and weighs 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 | — | mm. Crescent (72b) | 6% | |
| 1588 | — | mm. Crescent (72b) | 3% | |
| 1587 | — | mm. Crescent (72b) | 23% | |
| 1586 | — | mm. Escallop (79) | 6% | |
| 1585 | — | mm. Escallop (79) | 19% | |
| 1584 | — | mm. Escallop (79) | 10% | |
| 1584 | — | mm. Ornate A (54) | 16% | |
| 1583 | — | mm. Bell (60) | 19% | |
| 1583 | — | mm. Ornate A (54) | 10% | |
| 1582 | — | mm. Bell (60) | 16% | |
| 1582 | — | mm. Ornate A (54) |
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