Obverse: Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind, all within inner circle with legend around
Obverse legend: ELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA
Reverse: Quartered shield over long cross fourchée with divided date above, all within inner circle with legend around
Reverse legend: POSVI DEV.AD IVTORE M·MEV· (date worn)
Edge: plain
Denomination: 6 Pence
Country: United Kingdom
Ruler: Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death on 24 March 1603. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor.
Year: 1582 (year is not visible, but sword mintmark was used in 1582)
Mintmark: Sword
Metal: Silver
Weight ± 2.79 g
Diameter ± 27 mm
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