Edge Plain
Face value 1 shilling
Grade F+
Metal Silver
Period 16th century
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1582
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Country: England (United Kingdom)
King: Elizabeth I (1533-1558-1603)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: ND (1582-1583)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.916)
Weight: 6.2 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: F15 (Scratches)
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. Sixth issue, Bust type 3B without rose or date. Mintmark Bell.
Lettering: ELIZAB:D:G:ANG':FR':ET:HIB':REGI':
Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse:
Square topped shield of royal arms with Cross Fourche'e through. Mint mark Bell.
Lettering: POSVI DEV; ADIVTOREM MEV;
Translation: I have made God my helper.
Comments:
Hammered silver Shilling of Queen Elizabeth I. Minted as part of the sixth issue, along with the mint mark "Bell" indicating it was struck between the year 1582 or 1583. The obverse features tall bust type 3B facing left, without rose or date. The reverse shows square topped shield of arms with through cross.
Reference : Sp# 2577 // KM# 5
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)