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Code: 10794
This is a Tudor silver sixpence of Queen Elizabeth, minted in London in 1578.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH: D G'. ANG' FR ET HI REGINA ( "Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland") Crowned bust left, rose behind, Greek 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. 1578.
DENOMINATION: Sixpence
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1578 A.D.
Mint-Mark: Greek Cross
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 26mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.8 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink.2572