A complete but broken post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial mark: plain cross, dated 1578 on coin (North 1991: 134, ref: 1997).<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>Obverse: ELIZABETH.D.G.ANG.FR.ET:HI.REGINA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head.</p>
<p>Reverse: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1578 above shield.</p>
<p>Diameter: 26.3mm. Weight: 2.97g. DA=12:2.</p>
<p>North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink &amp; Son, London.</p>
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