Obverse: Ornate crowned bust facing left. Rose behind head, lettering around
Obverse legend: ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FRA · ET · HI · REGINA
Reverse: Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1561 above shield
Reverse legend: * POSVI DEV . AD IVTORE M : MEV . · 15 61 ·
Edge: plain
Denomination: 3 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: 1561
Mint: London
Mintmark: Pheon (3rd issue)
Metal: Silver
Weight ± 1.19 g
Diameter ± 19.5 mm
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