England ¾ Penny - Elizabeth I, 1561 – 1577

3rd and 4th issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¾ Penny
Year 1561 – 1577
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.35
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

¾ Penny from England. Issued from 1561 to 1577. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.35 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust left within inner circle with rose behind and legend around. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse
Square topped quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée within inner circle, divided date above and legend around. (City of London)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1577 
1576 
1575 
1574 
1573 
1572 
1568 
1567 
1564 
1562 
1561 

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