Description

Queen Elizabeth I Reign, 1558-1603.

The House of Tudor.

Hammered Coinage.

1579 Threepence, fifth Issue, 1578-82.

Mint mark both sides, Greek cross.

Fine silver 0.921.

Obverse: Fifth crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left with rose behind head to right.

Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland).

Reverse: Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, divided date above.

Reverse legend: POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV (I have made God my helper).

Royal mint, the Tower of London.

Diameter 19mm, 1.52g.

Catalogue: Spink# 2573.

Grade: Fine, dark tone with weak areas both sides.

SOLD.