The 1564 Sixpence - Elizabeth ISilver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. The are many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head. This is hammered coinage although milled coinage also existed during this period. The design was used 1558-1577.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, facing left. The rose behind was added to differentiate the coin from the shilling. Legend translates to "Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England France and Ireland".
The Reverse shows a long cross fourchée (each arm is forked at the end), over a quartered shield with date above. The legend around translates to "I have made God my helper".Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1564
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1564 Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Sixpence - Pheon Mintmark £ 50.00 |
 | Nice Queen Elizabeth I Silver Sixpence. mm Pheon. dated 1564 £ 45.00 |
 | Hammered Silver Coin Elizabeth 1st Sixpence 1569 #291 £ 156.69 |
 | ELIZABETH 1st SILVER SIXPENCE 1569 ? Coronet Mint Mark £ 30.00 |
 | ELIZABETH I 1562 SILVER MILLED SIXPENCE - mm STAR £ 295.00 |
 | ELIZABETH IST SIXPENCE 1595 Clipped £ 7.99 |
 | 1564 Elizabeth I Silver Sixpence S.2561B Pheon MM Tudor Hammered Coin £ 288.00 |
 | Queen Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Sixpence Coin Antique 1572 Fine Condition £ 150.00 |
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