Code: 12447
This is a Tudor silver sixpence of Queen Elizabeth, minted in London in 1575.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH : D : G : ANG : FR : ET : HIB : REGINA, ( "Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland") Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind, all within inner circle with legend around.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV' ADIVTOREM MEV ("I have made God my helper") Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend, date above. 1575.
A nice coin with a strong portrait but a slightly wavy flan.
DENOMINATION: Sixpence
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1575 AD
Mint-Mark: Eglantine
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 25mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.96 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink.2563
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Essex
