Elizabeth I Sixpence 1565 3rd and 4th issues; Smaller flan

Obverse

Ornate crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left, rose behind head, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FR · ET · HI · REGINA

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Regina

Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland

Reverse

Square-topped shield of arms of England and France on long cross pattée dividing the legend with date above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* POSVI DEV . ADIVTOREM : MEV .
· 1565 ·

Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum

Translation: I have made God my helper

S2561, North 1997

Bold Very Fine and better, a superb example

Rare in this grade