Elizabeth I hammered silver sixpence dated 1573. This face f...
Elizabeth I hammered silver sixpence dated 1573. This face features the classic Tudor layout used for mid-to-late reign denominations: • The Date: The digits 1 5 7 3 are visibly split across the top of the central design by the vertical arm of the cross. • The Coat of Arms: A central square-topped shield quartered with the French fleurs-de-lis (representing England's historical claim to the French throne) and the English passant guardant lions. • The Cross: A long cross fourchée extending through the outer beaded circle to divide the legend. • The Motto: Around the rim, parts of the standard Latin inscription POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM ("I have made God my helper") are visible.
Elizabeth I hammered silver sixpence dated 1573. This face features the classic Tudor layout used for mid-to-late reign denominations: • The Date: The digits 1 5 7 3 are visibly split across the top of the central design by the vertical arm of the cross. • The Coat of Arms: A central square-topped shield quartered with the French fleurs-de-lis (representing England's historical claim to the French throne) and the English passant guardant lions. • The Cross: A long cross fourchée extending through the outer beaded circle to divide the legend. • The Motto: Around the rim, parts of the standard Latin inscription POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM ("I have made God my helper") are visible.
