Description

Queen Elizabeth I Reign, 1558-1603.

The House of Tudor.

Hammered Coinage.

Sixth Issue, 1582 - 1600.

1594 Sixpence.

Obverse: Sixth crowned and robed bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head to right, legend around.

Legend: ELIZAB’ • D’ • G’ • ANG’ • FR’ • ET : HIB’ • REGI ,(Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland.)

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

Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV, (I have made God my helper.)

Catalogue: Spink# 2578.

Silver, 0.925 fineness, 2.24g, 24.5mm.

Grade: VG-aFine, some clipping and a slight bend to the flan.