Elizabeth I Tudor - Six Pence 1580 - Kingdom of England

Country: England (United Kingdom)
King: Elizabeth I (1533-1558-1603)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1580 (1578-1582)
Value: 6 Pence = ½ Shilling (1⁄40)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.921)
Weight: 2.96 g
Diameter: 24/25 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF25/30
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ (45°)
Demonetized: yes 
References: Sp# 2572, North# 1997

Obverse:
Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind, all within inner circle with legend around.

Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock position.

Lettering: ELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA

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

Reverse:
Quartered shield over long cross fourchée with divided date above, all within inner circle with legend around.

Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock position.

Lettering:
POSVI DEV.AD IVTORE M·MEV·
15 80

Translation: I have made God my helper.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Fifth issue ((1578-82), Tower Mint, London.

Riferimento : Sp# 2572, North# 1997

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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