Queen Elizabeth I hammered silver coin. Reverse Features & ...
Queen Elizabeth I hammered silver coin. Reverse Features & Details • The Design: It features a long cross fourchée (a cross with bifurcated, fork-like ends) extending to the outer edge, overlying a square-topped shield that displays the quartered Royal Arms of England and France. • The Inscription: Around the perimeter, you can see fragments of the traditional Latin motto used on her silver currency: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM, which translates to "I have made God my helper". The letters DEVM are clearly visible on the right edge. • Date Indicator: On denominations like the sixpence, the year of minting is typically stamped directly above the shield. However, due to significant wear, flattening, and the vertical crack running through the coin, the date area on this specific piece is unfortunately worn away or obscured. The visible long cross over the royal shield firmly matches the standard reverse framework for Tudor-era silver denominations produced at the Tower of London Mint.
[ translate ]Queen Elizabeth I hammered silver coin. Reverse Features & Details • The Design: It features a long cross fourchée (a cross with bifurcated, fork-like ends) extending to the outer edge, overlying a square-topped shield that displays the quartered Royal Arms of England and France. • The Inscription: Around the perimeter, you can see fragments of the traditional Latin motto used on her silver currency: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM, which translates to "I have made God my helper". The letters DEVM are clearly visible on the right edge. • Date Indicator: On denominations like the sixpence, the year of minting is typically stamped directly above the shield. However, due to significant wear, flattening, and the vertical crack running through the coin, the date area on this specific piece is unfortunately worn away or obscured. The visible long cross over the royal shield firmly matches the standard reverse framework for Tudor-era silver denominations produced at the Tower of London Mint.
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