1574 Queen Elizabeth I silver sixpence. Key Obverse Feature...
1574 Queen Elizabeth I silver sixpence. Key Obverse Features • The Portrait: A left-facing crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I. It features an elaborate ruff collar and a visible Tudor rose positioned right behind her head. • The Mintmark: Located at the very top of the outer ring (above the crown), the initial mark resembles a five-petaled flower. This confirms it as the Eglantine mintmark, used by the London Tower Mint between 1573 and 1577. • The Inscription: The Latin royal legend reads ELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA (translated: "Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France, and Ireland"). Condition Observations The coin exhibits typical historical wear for a detectorist find or circulating currency from the 16th century: • Flan Details: It has notable crinkling/waviness and a minor structural crack running along the edge near the 3 o'clock position. • Grade: The main facial profiles are mostly worn flat, though the hair lines, crown detailing, and outer inscriptions remain quite bold and identifiable.
[ translate ]1574 Queen Elizabeth I silver sixpence. Key Obverse Features • The Portrait: A left-facing crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I. It features an elaborate ruff collar and a visible Tudor rose positioned right behind her head. • The Mintmark: Located at the very top of the outer ring (above the crown), the initial mark resembles a five-petaled flower. This confirms it as the Eglantine mintmark, used by the London Tower Mint between 1573 and 1577. • The Inscription: The Latin royal legend reads ELIZAB.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA (translated: "Elizabeth, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France, and Ireland"). Condition Observations The coin exhibits typical historical wear for a detectorist find or circulating currency from the 16th century: • Flan Details: It has notable crinkling/waviness and a minor structural crack running along the edge near the 3 o'clock position. • Grade: The main facial profiles are mostly worn flat, though the hair lines, crown detailing, and outer inscriptions remain quite bold and identifiable.
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