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FM18915

Elizabeth I 1581 Sixpence, mm Latin long cross

Elizabeth I (1558-1603),silver Sixpence, fifth issue, 1581, crowned bust left, bust 5A, rose behind, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark Latin cross cross both sides, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, rev.long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, date above, beaded circles and legend surrounding, POSVI DEV: AD IVTORE M: MEV;, weight 2.78g (N 1997; S 2572).Once cleaned, now lightly toned, weak in parts, with good clear diagnostic and design elements, almost very fine.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse, "Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England France and Ireland." and on the reverse as "I have made God my helper."

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