Elizabeth I, Sixpence, Fair

When Elizabeth I (1558-1603) ascended the throne in 1558, she boldly set about improving the quality of England’s coinage following the debasement of silver under her father Henry VIII. Throughout her reign large quantities of silver coins were produced, the silver was often obtained from raiding Spanish ships. The silver sixpence was one of the most popular denominations. They feature a portrait of the Queen facing left with Tudor rose behind, the reverse features the shield of arms, with the date (1560-1601), and Latin legend reading “I Have Made God My Helper”. We have on offer Elizabeth I sixpences struck at the Tower Mint in London. They are heavily circulated and the Queens portrait was often rubbed away during their 60-100 years in circulation. They come in heavily circulated ‘Fair’ condition and in well circulated ‘VG’ condition. These silver sixpences are up to 465 years old, are a tangible part of Elizabethan history, add one to your collection while we have them.