England 6 Pence - Elizabeth I, 1601 – 1602

7th issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1601 – 1602
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2.85
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from England. Issued from 1601 to 1602. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.85 g.

Obverse
Sixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind 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
1602  — mm. 1 67%
1602  — mm. 2 25%
1601  — mm. 1 8%

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