Elizabeth I Tudor - One Shilling 1600-01 - Kingdom of England

Country: England (United Kingdom)
King: Elizabeth I (1533-1558-1603)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: ND (1600-1601)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.916)
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 30/31 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF/F 
Orientation: variable alignment  ↺
Demonetized: yes 
References: Sp# 2577 // KM# 5

Obverse:
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left within inner beaded circle, legend around with the Mint mark at the end.

Lettering: ELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET:HIB.REGI O

Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland.

Reverse:
Shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around with Mint Mark at the beginning. 

Lettering: O POSVI DEV: ADIVTOREM. MEV.

Translation: I have made God my helper.

Comments:
Mark Mint Cypher (0): from April 30, 1600 to May 20, 1601 (rare)
Struck at the Tower mint, London.

Referenz : Sp# 2577 // KM# 5

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Sammlung : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)