Elizabeth I Tudor - Three Pence 1572 - Kingdom of England

Country: England (United Kingdom)
King: Elizabeth I (1533-1558-1603)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1572 (1567-1577)
Value: 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VG/F 
Orientation: variable alignment  ↺
Demonetized: yes 
References: Sp# 2566, North# 1998

Obverse:
Ornate crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I facing left within inner beaded circle, rose behind head. Legend around.

Lettering: ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FR · ET · HI · REGINA

Translation:
ELIZABETH DEI GRATIA ANGLIAE FRANCIAE ET HIBERNIAE REGINA
Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland.

Reverse:
Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1572 above shield. Mintmark: Ermine (77)

Lettering:
* POSVI DEV . AD IVTORE M · MEV .
· 15 72 ·

Translation:
POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM
I have made God my helper.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Third and Fourth issues (1561-77), Tower Mint, London. 

Reference : Sp# 2566, North# 1998

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

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