1564 Sixpence – Elizabeth I

1564 Sixpence Obverse
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The 1564 Sixpence - Elizabeth I

Silver 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)
Category: Sixpences. See more Sixpences coins and see which Sixpences coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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Elizabeth I Shilling Ornate A mm (1582–1584)
Elizabeth I Shilling Ornate A mm (1582–1584)
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Elizabeth I, 1564 Sixpence, Rarer Large Bust Type, S.2561B
Elizabeth I, 1564 Sixpence, Rarer Large Bust Type, S.2561B
£ 109.90
EXCELLENT ELIZABETH I SIXPENCE 1567 LION MINTMARK
EXCELLENT ELIZABETH I SIXPENCE 1567 LION MINTMARK
£ 165.00
Hammered Silver Coin Elizabeth 1st Sixpence 1564 AD
Hammered Silver Coin Elizabeth 1st Sixpence 1564 AD
£ 290.00
Elizabeth I Sixpence 1562 Hammered Tudor Coin - WRL Westair collectible
Elizabeth I Sixpence 1562 Hammered Tudor Coin - WRL Westair collectible
£ 10.79
1564 Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Sixpence - Pheon Mintmark
1564 Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Sixpence - Pheon Mintmark
£ 50.00
Stunning Elizabeth I Sixpence 1573 Acorn Mintmark Silver VF Superb Portrait
Stunning Elizabeth I Sixpence 1573 Acorn Mintmark Silver VF Superb Portrait
£ 180.00
Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Threepence Tudor Coin England 1558-1603 Uncertified
Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Threepence Tudor Coin England 1558-1603 Uncertified
£ 68.30

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