Edge Plain
Face value 1 shilling
Metal Silver
Period 17th century
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1600
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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.
Reference : Sp# 2577 // KM# 5
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)