English Coinage of the Tudors

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Elizabeth I pound

The pound (20/-) was introduced in the sixth issue at a weight of 174.5 grains, 0.364oz troy at 0.917 fine (22ct), with a 39mm diameter. Weight reduced to 172 grains, same fineness, for seventh issue. The obverse depicts a garnished crowned profile bust of the queen facing left, within a circumscription translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen'. The reverse depicts a crowned shield with the arms of England and France flanked by the letters 'E-R' within a circumscription of SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM translating to 'The shield of faith shall protect her.'




1592-94 sixth issue pound, tun initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, elaborate ruffed, bejewelled dress.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1592-94 sixth issue pound, lion and tun initial mark on obverse, tun on reverse.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, elaborate ruffed, bejewelled dress.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1594-96 sixth issue pound, woolpack initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, elaborate ruffed, bejewelled dress.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, annulet stops.




1596-98 sixth issue pound, key over woolpack initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HIBER' REGINA, pellet stops, elaborate ruffed, bejewelled dress.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1601-02 seventh issue pound, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, elaborate ruffed, bejewelled dress.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered half-pound

The half-pound had a value of 10/- (6/8, 1561-72) at a weight of 87.25 grains, 0.182oz troy at 0.917 fine (22ct), with a 31-32mm diameter. Weight reduced to 86 grains, same fineness, for seventh issue. The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left, within a circumscription translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen'. The reverse depicts a crowned shield with the arms of England and France flanked by the letters 'E-R' within a circumscription of SCUTUM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM translating to 'The shield of faith shall protect her.'




1559-60 first issue half-pound, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' z HIB' REG, lozenge stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGE'T EAM, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue half-pound, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides, beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1565 third issue half-pound, rose initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1592-94 sixth issue half-pound, tun initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANGI FRA' ET HIB REGINA, pellet stops, large bust.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1592-94 sixth issue half-pound, tun initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, small bust.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered gold crown

The crown had a value of 5/- (3/4, 1561-72) at a weight of 43.6 grains, 0.091oz troy at 0.917 fine (22ct), with a 23-24mm diameter. Weight reduced to 43 grains, same fineness, for seventh issue. The designs and inscriptions follow those of the half-pound.




1559-60 first issue crown, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' z HIB' REGI', pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1559-60 first issue crown, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles, ELIZABET. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABET D' G' ANG' FRA' z HIB' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue crown, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides, beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1567-70 third issue crown, coronet initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1570-71 third issue crown, castle initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1592-94 sixth issue crown, tun initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGI', pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1600 sixth issue crown, 'O' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EA', pellet stops.




1602 seventh issue crown, '2' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGI', pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EA', pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered gold half-crown

The half-crown had a value of 2/6 (1/8, 1561-72) at a weight of 21.82 grains, 0.0455oz troy at 0.917 fine (22ct), with a 19mm diameter. Weight reduced to 21.5 grains, same fineness, for seventh issue. The designs and inscriptions follow those of the half-pound.




1559-60 first issue half-crown, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' z HIB' RE', lozenge stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEG' EAM, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue half-crown, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides, beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.




1594-96 sixth issue half-crown, woolpack initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGI', pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEG' EAM, pellet stops.




1600 sixth issue half-crown, 'O' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGI', pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I countermarked Edward VI base shilling

On 27 Sep 1560, a proclamation announced the issuance of new money and officially revalued the old base silver shillings of Edward VI. His second period 6oz and 8oz issues became 4½d and his third period 3oz issues became 2¼d. To assist people to distinguish between the different badness of coin, the 4½d value had a portcullis countermark whilst the 2¼d value had a seated greyhound countermark. These countermarked coins could then be bought-in by the Mint and exchanged for new coin. This continued through to Aug 1561 and the reclamation was so complete that very few of the old silver coins remain. Those with a counterstamp merely survived by chance and are extremely rare.




4½d Edward VI second period, first issue 8oz Canterbury shilling (rose initial mark) with portcullis countermark.




4½d Edward VI second period, second issue 6oz London shilling (arrow initial mark) with portcullis countermark.




4½d Edward VI second period, second issue 6oz London shilling (swan initial mark) with portcullis countermark.




2¼d Edward VI third period 3oz London shilling (rose initial mark) with seated greyhound countermark.

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Elizabeth I silver crown

The silver crown (5/-) was introduced in the seventh issue at a weight of 464 grains, 0.966oz troy at 0.925 fine, with a 41mm diameter. The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen in elaborate ruffed, bejewelled dress facing left, holding sceptre and orb, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a garnished square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms. The circumscription divided across the quadrants of the cross, commencing with an initial mark, is POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM which translates to 'I have made God my helper' from Psalms 54:4.




1601-02 seventh issue crown, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEVM AD / IVTORE / M MEVM, pellet stops.




1602 seventh issue crown, '2' initial mark both sides. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEVM AD / IVTORE / M MEVM, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I silver halfcrown

The silver halfcrown (2/6) was introduced in the seventh issue at a weight of 232 grains, 0.483oz troy at 0.925 fine, with a 34mm diameter. The designs and inscriptions follow the silver crown.




1601-02 seventh issue crown, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEVM AD / IVTORE / M MEVM, pellet stops.




1602 seventh issue crown, '2' initial mark both sides. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIBER REGINA, pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEVM AD / IVTORE / M MEVM, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered shilling

The shilling in the first issue had a weight of 96 grains, 0.2oz troy at 0.916 fine, with a 29-30mm diameter. The fineness was raised to 0.925 in the second issue (same weight) where it remained until the seventh issue when the weight was reduced to 92.88 grains (fineness retained). It was not struck in the third, fourth and fifth issues.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms. The circumscription divided across the quadrants of the cross, commencing with an initial mark, is POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM or abbreviation thereof which translates to 'I have made God my helper' from Psalms 54:4.




1559-60 first issue shilling, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABET D' G' ANG FRA z HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1B.
Reverse inscription is POSVI D / EVM AD / IVTORE / M MEVM, pellet stops.




1559-60 first issue shilling, lis initial mark both sides, wire line and beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG FRA z HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 2B.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEVM, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue shilling, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides, beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG FR ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, large bust 1A.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue shilling, martlet initial mark both sides, beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN FR ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, large bust 3C.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1582-83 sixth issue shilling, bell initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI, pellet stops, bust 3B.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1590-92 sixth issue shilling, hand initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI', pellet stops, bust 6B.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1596-98 sixth issue pattern shilling, large key initial mark on obverse, small key on reverse, large flan (32mm).
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGI', pellet stops.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1601-02 seventh issue shilling, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGI', pellet stops, bust 6B.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered sixpence

The sixpence appeared in the third issue and had a weight of 48 grains, 0.1oz troy at 0.916 fine, with a 25-26mm diameter. The fineness was raised to 0.925 in the second issue (same weight) where it remained until the fifth issue when it was slightly debased 0.921 at a weight of 47.8 grains. Weight and fineness returned in the sixth issue but the seventh issue saw a weight reduction to 46.44 grains with the fineness retained at 0.925.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left with rose behind, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms with the date above. The circumscription divided across the quadrants of the cross, commencing with an initial mark, is POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM or abbreviation thereof which translates to 'I have made God my helper' from Psalms 54:4.




1561 dated third issue sixpence, pheon initial mark both sides, large flan (inner beaded circle 19mm), large bust.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 3D.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1561 dated third issue sixpence, pheon initial mark both sides, large flan (inner beaded circle 19mm), small bust.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1561 dated third issue sixpence, pheon initial mark both sides, small flan (inner beaded circle 17.5mm), small bust.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1564 dated third issue sixpence, pheon initial mark both sides, small flan, very large bust.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 3E.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1572-73 undated fourth issue sixpence, bulbous ermine initial mark both sides. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 4B.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1580 dated fifth issue sixpence, Latin cross initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 5A.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV', pellet stops.




1595 dated sixth issue sixpence, woolpack initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB REGIN', pellet stops, bust 6C.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV', pellet stops.




1600 dated sixth issue sixpence, 'O' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB REGI', pellet stops, bust 6C.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1602 dated seventh issue sixpence, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZAB' D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB REGI', pellet stops, bust 6C.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered groat

The groat was only struck in the first and second issues. The first issue had a weight of 32 grains, 0.0667oz troy at 0.916 fine, with a 23-24mm diameter. The fineness was raised to 0.925 in the second issue (same weight).

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms. The circumscription divided across the quadrants of the cross, commencing with an initial mark, is POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM or abbreviation thereof which translates to 'I have made God my helper' from Psalms 54:4.




1559-60 first issue groat, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' z HIB' REGI', pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV A / DIVTOR / E' MEV, pellet stops.




1559-60 first issue groat, lis initial mark both sides, wire line and beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HIB' REGI', pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV', pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue groat, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN' FR' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV', pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue groat, martlet initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN' FR' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV', pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered threepence

The threepence was struck in the third, fourth and fifth issues. The third and fourth issues had a weight of 24 grains, 0.05oz troy at 0.925 fine, with a 17-18mm diameter. The fifth issue was slightly debased at 0.921 fine at a weight of 23.9 grains.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left with rose behind, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms with the date above. The circumscription divided across the quadrants of the cross, commencing with an initial mark, is POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM or abbreviation thereof which translates to 'I have made God my helper' from Psalms 54:4.




1561 dated third issue threepence, pheon initial mark both sides, large flan (inner beaded circle 15mm).
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 3F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1573 dated fourth issue threepence, acorn initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 4D.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1578 dated fifth issue threepence, Greek cross initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR' ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 4D.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.

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Elizabeth I hammered half-groat

The half-groat in the first issue had a weight of 16 grains, 0.0333oz troy at 0.916 fine, with a 16mm diameter. The fineness was raised to 0.925 in the second issue (same weight) where it remained until the seventh issue when the weight was reduced to 15.48 grains (fineness retained). It was not struck in the fourth and fifth issues.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left with two pellets added behind the bust from the sixth issue to indicate the value and avoid confusion with the previously issued three-halfpence pieces. The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms with the circumscription divided across the quadrant of the cross.

For the first, second and third issues the obverse circumscription translates to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, England, France and Ireland, queen' and the reverse circumscription is POSUI DEUM ADJUTOREM MEUM or abbreviation thereof which translates to 'I have made God my helper' from Psalms 54:4.

From the sixth issue the obverse circumscription translates to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, a rose without a thorn' and the reverse circumscription is CIVITAS LONDON, City of London.




1559-60 first issue half-groat, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FRA' z HIB' RE, pellet stops, bust 1G.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue half-groat, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTOR / EM MEV, pellet stops.

Probably a pattern struck on large flan with outer border of widely spaced pellets. Possibly unique.




1560-61 second issue half-groat, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides, wire line and beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' AN FR ET HIB REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1560-61 second issue half-groat, martlet initial mark both sides, wire line and beaded inner circles.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG FR ET HIB' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1F.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1566 third issue half-groat, portcullis initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is ELIZABETH D' G' ANG FR ET HI' REGINA, pellet stops, bust 1G.
Reverse inscription is POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV, pellet stops.




1590-92 sixth issue half-groat, hand initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E' D' G' ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 6B, two pellets behind bust.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1601-02 seventh issue half-groat, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E' D' G' ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 6B, two pellets behind bust.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.

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Elizabeth I hammered three-halfpence

The three-halfpence was struck in the third, fourth and fifth issues. The third and fourth issues had a weight of 12 grains, 0.025oz troy at 0.925 fine, with a 12-14mm diameter. The fifth issue was slightly debased at 0.921 fine at a weight of 11.95 grains.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left with rose behind, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, a rose without a thorn.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms with the date above within a circumscription, divided across the quadrants of the cross, of CIVITAS LONDON, City of London.




1561 dated third issue three-halfpence, pheon initial mark both sides, large flan (inner beaded circle 12.5mm).
Obverse inscription is E D G' ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 3G.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1572 dated fourth issue three-halfpence, ermine initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 4B.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1578 dated fifth issue three-halfpence, Greek cross initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, pellet stops, bust 3G.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.

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Elizabeth I hammered penny

The penny was struck in each issue. In the first issue it had a weight of 8 grains, 0.0167oz troy at 0.916 fine, with a 14-15mm diameter. The fineness was raised to 0.925 in the second issue (same weight), slightly debased in the fifth issue to 0.921 fine at a weight of 7.967 grains, returned to 0.925 fine at 8 grains for the sixth issue and, in the last issue, the weight was reduced to 7.74 grains with the fineness retained.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, a rose without a thorn.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms within a circumscription, divided across the quadrants of the cross, of CIVITAS LONDON, City of London.




1558 dated first issue penny, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles. (Only 3 are known.)
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA 1558, pellet stops, bust 1H.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1559-60 first issue penny, lis initial mark both sides, wire line inner circles. (Extremely rare.)
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 1H.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1560-61 second issue penny, cross-crosslet initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 1H.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1596-98 sixth issue penny, key initial mark on obverse only.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 6C.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1601-02 seventh issue penny, '1' initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 5B.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.

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Elizabeth I hammered three-farthings

The three-farthings coin was struck in the third, fourth and fifth issues. The third and fourth issues had a weight of 6 grains, 0.0125oz troy at 0.925 fine, with a 11-12mm diameter. The fifth issue was slightly debased at 0.921 fine at a weight of 5.975 grains.

The obverse depicts a crowned profile bust of the queen facing left with rose behind, within a circumscription, commencing with an initial mark, translating to 'Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, a rose without a thorn.' The reverse design is a long cross fourchée surmounted by a square-topped shield bearing the Queen's arms with the date above within a circumscription, divided across the quadrants of the cross, of CIVITAS LONDON, City of London.




1561 dated third issue three-farthings, pheon initial mark both sides. First coin large flan.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 3I.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1575 dated fourth issue three-farthings, eglantine initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 5B.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.




1578 dated fifth issue three-farthings, Greek cross initial mark both sides.
Obverse inscription is E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, pellet stops, bust 5B.
Reverse inscription is CIVI / TAS / LON / DON.