Code: 12508
This is a Tudor silver sixpence of Queen Elizabeth, minted in London in 1580.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH : D : G : ANG : FR : ET : HIB : REGINA, ( "Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland") Crowned bust left, rose behind, mintmark Latin Cross.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV' ADIVTOREM MEV ("I have made God my helper") Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend, date above. 1580.
DENOMINATION: Sixpence
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1580 AD
Mint-Mark: Latin Cross
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 25.3mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.61 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink.2572