Code: 12460
This is a Tudor silver sixpence of Queen Elizabeth, minted in London in 1589.
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI, ( "Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland") Crowned bust left, rose behind, mintmark Crescent.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV ("I have made God my helper") Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend, date above. 1589.
DENOMINATION: Sixpence
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1589 AD
Mint-Mark: Crescent
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 25.4mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.51 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink - 2578B, North - 2015
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Cambridge. Originally found Fen Ditton.
